civilian
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The move is unusual in Ethiopia, where senior civilian government officials are rarely seen undergoing military training.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Last November, McDonnell abruptly ousted the department’s former top civilian spokesperson, Jennifer Forkish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday attacks aimed at civilian vessels in the Black Sea were unacceptable, urging Russia and Ukraine to "act responsibly".
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
China later imposed restrictions on the export to Japan of dual-use products -- those with both civilian and military applications -- and Tokyo has noted slowing or falling exports of some rare earths.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
“I’d like to join the ATA, the Air Transport Auxiliary, when they let more women in. I have a civilian license. My instructor joined in January this year.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
During his speech, Moe Tun held up a scarf bearing the names and ages of Myanmar's "fallen heroes and innocent civilians."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The ceasefire is meant to allow aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Ukrainian officials spent months publicly demanding that Russia allow civilians some safe route out of Oleshky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Beyond that, the spa champions a culture of discretion that attracts celebrities and civilians alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The civilians have fled and houses are dark.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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