civilian
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But secretive military moves are also afoot, with plans for upgraded or new runways for both military and civilian use.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Ituri has been under military rule since 2021, with the civilian authority replaced by a military general in an attempt to neutralise dozens of armed groups which have operated in the area for many years.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Each example here is of a civilian non-combatant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Police officials announced the move Tuesday as the department’s civilian watchdog requested a review of behavior by all gang enforcement units citywide.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“I’d like to join the ATA, the Air Transport Auxiliary, when they let more women in. I have a civilian license. My instructor joined in January this year.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing civilian
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