civilian

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Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's only operational civilian nuclear facility, was built by Russia and officially handed over in September 2013, after decades of twists, turns and delays linked to Iran's turbulent history.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

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

The nuns I’d had in grades one and two were mysterious, unknowable, but Mr. French was a civilian.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge