civilians

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The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was stopped and detained by civilians, fire officials told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Israel says four soldiers and 18 civilians have been killed in the conflict.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

At least 2,896 people have been killed in Lebanon since then, according to the health ministry, whose figures do not distinguish between combatants and civilians.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Taliban government reported more than 400 civilians killed in that incident.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Annex: “Trains? Do you really think they’d put civilians on trains? Absolutely not. Everyone would have to hoof it.”

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank