also R and R
1.
~ refers to time that you spend relaxing, when you are not working. ~ is an abbreviation for ‘rest and recreation’. (mainly AM)
Winter spas are now the smart set’s choice for serious ~.
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2.
~ refers to time that members of the armed forces spend relaxing, away from their usual duties. ~ is an abbreviation for ‘rest and recuperation’. (AM)
Twenty-five years ago Pattaya was a sleepy fishing village. Then it was discovered by American soldiers on ~ from Vietnam.
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