civilians

Example Sentences

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The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was stopped and detained by civilians, fire officials told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

There is very little established recourse for civilians who find themselves deepfaked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Israel says four soldiers and 18 civilians have been killed in the conflict.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In a written response to the report, Islamabad said 130 Pakistani civilians and security personnel were killed since the beginning of this year.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The civilians have fled and houses are dark.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara