civilians

Example Sentences

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The high level of training for Marines shows that command considered the optics of military personnel harming or even killing civilians, Kavanagh said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In July 1988, the USS Vincennes mistook an Iran Air commercial plane for a fighter and shot it down soon after takeoff from Dubai, killing 290 civilians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The conflict has destroyed the lives of civilians and soldiers on the ground, and dealt a serious blow to consumers around the world grappling with higher prices and fuel shortages.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

He pointed out that there would be many ordinary civilians in Moscow watching the event.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“There will be regular patrols round the perimeter of the building to ensure that civilians do not tarry overlong in conversation with the prisoners.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson