civilians

Example Sentences

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Ukraine denied targeting civilians, saying it had hit a Russian drone unit stationed in the Starobilsk area.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said that "we continue to strike Hezbollah across all dimensions... the security of civilians and the safety of our forces remain paramount", a statement said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Behind the screens are ordinary civilians – mothers, taxi drivers and veterans.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The government would issue suits to civilians, too, eventually, but the army wanted the first ones.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien