civilian

Example Sentences

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Three civilians have already been charged for their alleged role in the drone scandal.

From Barron's

Provided he can make terms with smaller coalition partners, the prime minister has a good chance of completing a full four-year term, something no civilian leader has managed to do in Thailand for 20 years.

From BBC

"For untrained civilians, the effect is even more severe," the representative said.

From BBC

HRW had warned in its world report released last month that fighting in western Tillaberi and other border areas had intensified, increasing the risks for civilians.

From Barron's

Many believe, he added, that even though civilians could die, without intervention, nothing will change.

From BBC