civilian casualties
Example Sentences
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What is clear is the scale of civilian casualties.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
In World War II, the British Army suffered half the losses they had in World War I. Yet civilian casualties were higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
He specifically called on the U.S. and Israel to end the war, as “human suffering deepens, civilian casualties mount, and the global economic impact is increasingly devastating.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Rules of engagement are typically in place to avoid unnecessary civilian casualties, abide by international law, and prevent friendly-fire incidents.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Iranian state media is focusing on reporting civilian casualties and damage to civilian targets.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
