shore leave
Example Sentences
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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
But in the era of no shore leave, DiDomenico has become a de facto delivery driver.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2021
The old man made his way through the handcarts and fishmongers fresh from the sea, stubbing his toes on the cobbles and bumping into sailors on shore leave.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
