civilians
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Mourning Israeli civilians, she argued, did not negate the suffering of Palestinians or diminish the struggle against Israel’s government.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
At the weekend it was Saudi civilians at the international airport in Riyadh who were doing the running.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Better-tailored air alerts can limit the number of businesses that have to shut down and avoid sending civilians to shelters unless a threat is imminent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Roughly 2,000 civilians are now effectively trapped in Oleshky, according to Ukrainian officials, who maintain contact with residents by phone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Within days, the North Koreans discovered Blake and took him prisoner along with a group of British diplomats and civilians.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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