civilian
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The person who died was a civilian, the New York City Fire Department said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
On Wednesday, the U.S. indicted Cuba’s Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old brother of the late revolutionary leader Fidel, on charges of ordering civilian aircraft shot down near the island nation in 1996.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
For most retired NHL players, coaching pee-wee hockey is a cushy off-ramp to civilian life.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Beijing says it supports legitimate civilian use of drone technology, and has implemented "dual-use" export controls to prevent weapons proliferation.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Women, in green, blue, red, stripes; men too, some in uniform, some only in civilian suits.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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We the People: Civ
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