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

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 Literature

"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

The liaison office is the def facto representative of Beijing in Hong Kong, which, since handover from Britain to China in 1997, has been run as a Special Administrative Region, or SAR.

From Washington Times

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

From BBC

"Brigham Young University and Simon Fraser University have been invaluable research partners, and we're excited about the possibility of SAR in the Arctic as it performs well in all weather conditions."

From Science Daily