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

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

FTI Consulting is advising the government on SAR contingency planning - this would happen if Thames becomes insolvent, cannot fulfil its duties or breaches an enforcement order.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 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