civilian
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Centcom also said three attack drones launched by Iran "toward civilian mariners" had been hit.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Rescuers raced to 29 sites across the city, including residential buildings, a car showroom, a utilities company and other civilian infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
After Bass negotiated significant raises for police officers, firefighters and the civilian workforce, the city was left with too few dollars to sustain basic services, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The person who died was a civilian, the New York City Fire Department said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Those who’d served in Vietnam kept their heads down and did their best to readjust privately to civilian life.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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