civilian
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I can think of one case where a senior civilian in the Pentagon manipulated the promotion process to make sure that certain colonels were lifted to the rank of general.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
She said last year she had turned down France's highest civilian honour, the legion d'honneur, accusing the country of "hypocrisy" over visa policies that prevented dissidents travelling from Iran to France.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
A senior Lebanese government official told the BBC that it was relying on US mediation efforts to pressure Israel to end its own violations and prevent further civilian casualties.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries in the fire and were transported to a hospital for treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
One of the first things I learned in the hood is that there is a very fine line between civilian and criminal.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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