civic

Example Sentences

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The United Nations has urged Burkina to reverse the decision to ban political parties and stop the repression of civic space.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But the deeper lesson is civic, not economic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"The university is prepared to ditch its commitment to its civic mission for the sake of minimal savings," the UCU added.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

In a moment when partisanship dominates coverage, his passing invites reflection on the role of law, accountability, and the endurance of civic norms.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Last year she joined the local auxiliary police out of some misplaced sense of civic duty.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García