civilian
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The Indian government has maintained that "targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that "precise and calibrated strikes" targeted militant "hideouts and safe havens" in border areas, without commenting on civilian casualties.
From Barron's • 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
Human-like machines may appear familiar and trustworthy as their civilian use grows, increasing the risk people misread danger.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It was the first time that Ben had noticed that his father had not changed into his civilian clothes since he had gotten home.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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