shore leave

Example Sentences

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Normally arrival in a new port means loading and unloading cargo, shore leave, and ordering provisions.

From BBC

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

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

From Literature

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

From Reuters

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

From New York Times