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

However, low voter turnout of 41.6% in the 2022 elections saw it ranked bottom for civic engagement, according to a Statistics Jersey report.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

Upper-class pastoral can admit envy for the intimate pleasures of rustic life as an arrogant way of reminding its listeners of their difference—their own public power and civic position.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez