civilization

Example Sentences

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The arrival of the arrow, small as it was, was a notable advance in Western civilization.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those shops and restaurants may not match the wonder and comfort of a natural bath in the woods, but for civilization, they’re not bad.

From Los Angeles Times

We built an entire civilization through some level of cooperation.

From Salon

Some, including the Indus River basin, are also regarded as birthplaces of human civilization.

From Science Daily

"They appreciate what you've done to help Israel and to help our common battle against the terrorists and those who would destroy our civilization. So again, that's an expression of thanks and appreciation."

From Barron's