civilian
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Israel says 25 soldiers and one civilian contractor have been killed over the same period.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The Pentagon chief has defended the approach, noting that civilian leaders are granted the authority to choose which admirals or generals advise them on military matters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
After Bass negotiated significant raises for police officers, firefighters and the civilian workforce, the city was left with too few dollars to sustain basic services, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Corporal Ismaila Ceesay, a 28-year-old information management specialist from Stratford, east London, said part of the exercise was arriving in civilian clothes and changing into uniform only once through the secure barriers.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
He’s a civilian now, high up in secret intelligence.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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