noncombatant

Example Sentences

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In June 1967, you could have found me standing in line outside the Jewish Agency in Manhattan, hoping to register as a noncombatant in the Six-Day War.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2024

But under international humanitarian law, it is illegal for a fighter to pose as a doctor — or any other noncombatant civilian.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024

The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were combatant and noncombatant.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

The U.S. military, said one official, did not see indications of other noncombatant casualties but cannot rule it out because the forces were not on the ground long enough to dig through all the rubble.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022

An unexpected, a singularly noncombatant, note came into Mrs. Glass’s voice.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger