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U.A.R.

American  

abbreviation

  1. United Arab Republic.


UAR British  

abbreviation

  1. United Arab Republic

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Argentina Rugby Union, known as the U.A.R., has already begun its recruitment drive for what will be the first professional team in that country.

From New York Times Apr. 17, 2015

At last, even Michel Aflak rebelled and ordered the Baath Cabinet Ministers to resign in a body, setting the stage for Syria's angry secession from the U.A.R.

From Time Magazine Archive

Habib Bourguiba told his Constituent Assembly: "We have the proof that our disagreement with the U.A.R. is more than a simple misunderstanding."

From Time Magazine Archive

The plan for an all-Arab force in Kuwait, on which Britain and the U.A.R. found themselves in rare agreement, would put Kassem in the ticklish position of opposing his fellow Arab Leaguers.

From Time Magazine Archive

The border between Syria and Jordan, closed for weeks by Nasser's United Arab Republic, was ordered reopened by Cairo, and last week Hussein announced: "Diplomatic relations with the U.A.R. will be resumed."

From Time Magazine Archive

He added that the UAR would work with World Rugby to educate fans.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2025

The UAR said the players' apologies and good behaviour in the years since the posts meant their suspensions could be lifted, adding that the disciplinary process would continue.

From BBC Dec. 4, 2020

“The three players expressed their deep regret, reiterated the apology, ratified that it is not what they think and that it was a reckless act typical of immaturity,” the UAR said in a statement.

From Seattle Times Dec. 2, 2020

Greg Peters, the New Zealand administrator brought in as UAR general manager for the Jaguares, said the new side should boost rugby in Argentina.

From Washington Times Feb. 19, 2016

The players, led by Pumas captain and hooker Agustin Creevy, are all home-based and contracted to the UAR.

From Reuters Dec. 16, 2015

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