civilian
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The Indian government condemned the attack, saying the "targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
It used to be relatively easy to secure a medical exemption, perform alternative civilian service, or avoid the draft by staying in education.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end,” India’s foreign ministry said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Human-like machines may appear familiar and trustworthy as their civilian use grows, increasing the risk people misread danger.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But Langley was a conclave of the worlds best aerodynamicists, the leading edge of the technology that was transforming not only the nature of war but civilian transportation and the economy.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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