civil

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A former deputy prime minister and home minister, Lamichhane has formed an alliance with former Kathmandu mayor Balendra "Balen" Shah, 35 -- a rapper and civil engineer with a considerable online following.

From Barron's

The frontrunner to become the country's most senior civil servant was spoken to about her management and leadership style after an inquiry into a complaint against her.

From BBC

Larry's fans can relax though: he is considered a permanent civil servant, which means he gets to stay at Downing Street for good.

From Barron's

A Republican in attendance, Senator Thom Tillis, echoed her, noting that the US and Europe were not in a "civil war".

From BBC

For critics, however, the episode underscored deeper tensions between consumer convenience and civil liberties: when smart home tools are designed for safety, they can also create powerful new pathways for surveillance.

From Salon