civilian

Example Sentences

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International law permits attacks on energy plants and other ostensibly civilian targets only if determined that they primarily support military activity.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It can also look into Iran’s continuing attacks on civilian ships, many of which are flagged in ICC member states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Authorities say the deployment, set to run for a year, is aimed at restoring order to crime-ridden areas, but critics warn that using the military in civilian policing rarely delivers lasting results.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Even when I’m not working and I go to a festival as a civilian, I’m all about function over fashion and comfortable shoes and socks to walk thousands of steps each day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Would William take a civilian job with the War Department instead?

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield