civilian
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the state fire department, runs the world’s largest civilian firefighting air force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
It previously said it strictly regulates the export of “dual use” components, which can serve both civilian and military purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
They have targeted civilian infrastructure, including water desalination plants and energy installations, along with bases hosting American troops.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and it was not immediately known if there had been civilian injuries or structural damage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
A man cannot really complain, here he is treated by the nuns exactly like a civilian.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
The jihadist groups not only target civilians and the military but are also struggling for dominance over each other in the Sahel, and especially in Niger.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
As the Taliban entered Kabul, thousands of desperate civilians flooded the airport, overwhelming the gates and creating scenes of chaos and desperation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
At least four civilians and three firefighters have been injured in connection with the fire, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Chief Richard Edwards said at a news conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Sudan suffers the most from weapons and their illegal flow. However, expanding such a sanctions regime will weaken the protection of civilians," said Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The people at the cafeteria were civilians, and they didn’t want any part of our meal tickets, even though a sergeant tried to explain to the head of the cafeteria that the U.S.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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