civilian
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They concluded that the Navy would only be able to move a handful of civilian ships each day, a fraction of the regular traffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
But the IDF's English language statement has said he was a "civilian".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The launches follow Seoul's expression of regret on Monday over civilian drone incursions into the North in January, with President Lee calling it "irresponsible" and noting that government officials had been involved in the operation.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
In exchange, the United States says it will provide sanctions relief and assistance with civilian energy production, according to media reports.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Minced in with them and stuffed or piled high with household gear and suitcases were civilian cars, buses, farm trucks and carts pushed by men and women or pulled by horses.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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