civilian
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Civilian nuclear programs generally rely on low enriched uranium.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Civilian vessels were "absolutely central" to Chinese military planning for an operation against Taiwan, said Shugart.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
That incident, along with a New York Times investigative series into deaths from U.S. airstrikes, spurred the adoption of the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response action plan in 2022.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
The open, sunny, fresh-aired summit of Greylock is crowned with a large, handsome stone building called Bascom Lodge, built in the 1930s by the tireless cadres of the Civilian Conservation Corps.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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