SAR

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. search and rescue.

2. Sons of the American Revolution.

3. Special Administrative Region (of China).

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Sar. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Sardinia.

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SAR British  

abbreviation

1. Special Administrative Region (of China)

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Example Sentences

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

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

Consultants Teneo have estimated the cost to the Treasury of a SAR at £4.1bn.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

In a SAR, that upfront cost would be borne by the taxpayer.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

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