civilian
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In separate comments to Fox News, he said he would "rather not" hit Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants, as previously threatened, "because once you do that, the people suffer".
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
It used to be relatively easy to secure a medical exemption, perform alternative civilian service, or avoid the draft by staying in education.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
It said the "targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Hardly a week passes now without Beijing’s disciplinary apparatus claiming another senior official—military commanders, civilian bureaucrats, retired provincial party bosses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“What’s your poison?” the civilian with a penchant for Kipling asked Queenie genially.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing civilian
We the People: Civ
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