civilization
Example Sentences
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In contrast, ancient civilizations carved their knowledge into stone, allowing it to survive for thousands of years.
From Science Daily
"Great civilizations outlast even the most vicious occupiers."
From Barron's
A new message of freedom and redemption, arguably the most liberating event in Western civilization for more than 1,000 years, was the result.
That leads to the breakdown of civilization, a state where only the law of the jungle remains.”
Her anger and zeal, Theroux said, stemmed from the Scientology doctrine that “the future of humanity and civilization” is in the hands of its believers.
From Salon
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