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SAR

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. search and rescue.

  2. Sons of the American Revolution.

  3. Special Administrative Region (of China).


Sar. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Sardinia.


SAR British  

abbreviation

  1. Special Administrative Region (of China)

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Example Sentences

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But unless their regulators or law enforcement reply otherwise, the banks can continue to serve the client, having fulfilled their obligation with the SAR.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

JPMorgan filed what’s known as a suspicious activity report, or SAR, to federal law enforcement because of a clear pattern of transactions typically meant to evade authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The likelihood of Thames collapsing into a SAR increased after US private equity giant KKR pulled out of plans to buy the company in June, although the company continues to court investors.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

"We can use SAR data for managing the geotechnical assets. This could be a great method for organizations that are looking for a cost-effective way to manage these assets."

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

SAR has been a component of high-profile space missions since 1978, when the first SAR-equipped satellite, Seasat, was placed into orbit around the earth.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer