civ
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That’s why Mr. Rubio’s paean to Western civ was so welcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Our civ evaded that crisis with a technological side-step that seemed so obvious, so easy and graceful, that few even noticed or commented.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2012
And if the four main characters are meant to personify the decline of Western civ, Polanski’s one significant addition to the play undercuts that dour generalization.
From Time ● Dec. 14, 2011
And if the four main characters are meant to personify the decline of Western civ, Polanski's one significant addition to the play undercuts that dour generalization.
From Time ● Sep. 2, 2011
“Thou coverest the earth with the deep sea as with a garment.”—Psalm civ.
From True Words for Brave Men by Charles Kingsley
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