civil
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It is “the largest, most significant civic and civil protest since the fall of communism,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Such allegations surfaced in a 2023 civil case brought by the Justice companies’ former chief of environmental compliance Robert Fowler.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
"There are still aftershocks, so the rescuers are very cautious in their approach. That's a challenge," said regional civil defence chief Rodrigo Sosmena.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The woman reported the incident to the NFL, but the civil case was dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“You began the evening well, Charlotte,” said Mrs. Bennet with civil self-command to Miss Lucas.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing civil
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)
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"Of Mice and Men"
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