civilian
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At stake is both military supremacy—rare earths are used in jet-fighter engines and weapons—and control over civilian supply chains that currently are hooked on China’s minerals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Ituri has been under military rule since 2021, when the civilian authority was replaced by a military general in an attempt to neutralise dozens of armed groups that operate there.
From BBC • 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
The United Nations said on Friday it "strongly condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur", adding it could not verify details due to restricted access to the area.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
His boots had no military markings and could pass as civilian.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
Vocabulary lists containing civilian
We the People: Civ
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