civilians

Example Sentences

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The suspect attempted to flee the scene but was stopped and detained by civilians, fire officials told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

There is very little established recourse for civilians who find themselves deepfaked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Palantir’s AI-driven defense and surveillance software has faced scrutiny around how tech like its Maven Smart System may have been used to target civilians in the Iran war.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Bobruiko now helps document the ordeals of other detained civilians and works with an NGO called "Numo, Sestry!" or Come on, my sisters!

From Barron's • May 8, 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