shore leave

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This is a lighthearted comic dance about sailors on shore leave in World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The Navy was big business for Long Beach, and for the Pike, where thousands of Navy “gobs” stationed here spent some of their shore leave and their earnings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

An Israeli official said Ankara had submitted a preliminary request for the crew to disembark on shore leave.

From Reuters • Sep. 4, 2022

And, of course, the service members take advantage of their shore leave to explore the city’s many diversions.

From New York Times • May 28, 2022

Beatrice proceeded on the arm of Lamont, who had shore leave for the occasion.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck