civilian
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He did not promise to bring harm to their civilian families.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Iran has said the strait remains open to civilian shipping subject to its regulations, though data tracking platforms have reported just a handful of ships passing through the region in recent days.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
He could continue to ratchet up the US attacks on Iran, possibly doing long-term damage to the nation's civilian infrastructure, adding to a humanitarian crisis and further destablising the global economy.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Iran has said the strait remains open to civilian shipping subject to its regulations, though data tracking platforms have reported just a handful of ships passing through the region in recent days.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
A civilian observer was a dangerous liability for the platoon—they’d have to watch out for him when they should be focused only on the mission.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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