shore leave

Example Sentences

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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

Stanley and Oliver, two sailors on shore leave, rent a car and go driving with dates but get stuck in a traffic jam.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2020

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