civilian

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the incident was under investigation, adding that US forces "never target civilian targets".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

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

In a conflict, U.S. efforts to use civilian ports and airports could run into hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Initially, the US Department of Defense oversaw space matters, but President Eisenhower saw the need for a civilian space agency.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson