civilians

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Palestinians say some civilians who didn’t know where the line was unwittingly came too close.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Besides, who still speaks about the Iranian civilians?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Four civilians were transported to the hospital for treatment, three from smoke inhalation injuries and one from a trauma injury, according to Capt. John Clingingsmith Jr., a spokesperson for the Cal Fire Riverside Unit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He added that the sessions which began over two weeks ago were preparing civilians from all walks of life for renewed fighting.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

There were extra trains coming in and out of Moscow’s station carrying soldiers to the front and civilians to the distant countryside in the east, where they hoped they’d be safe.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein