civilians
Example Sentences
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Namora cited the spread of false information about protest locations and student arrests, which he said are "likely intended to spread fear and discourage civilians from taking part in the demonstrations".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Quite cynically,” she said in May 2024, “it has urged civilians to evacuate to safe zones.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The security ministry also issued a statement expressing opposition to "bombings by international warships targeting civilians" that "undermined co-operation… in combatting piracy", and demanded an immediate explanation for why they were carried out.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
At least four civilians and three firefighters have been injured in connection with the fire, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Chief Richard Edwards said at a news conference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
They would pick up South Vietnamese soldiers and civilians, and take them down to Saigon, to safety.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
