civilian
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When faced with a tsunami, evacuation is the only effective means of ensuring civilian safety.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
A 1999 report by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Commission on Human Rights described “the disproportionate and indiscriminate use of lethal force applied to the civilian aircraft.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
CBS News reported that the possible indictment would focus on the 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots, citing US officials familiar with the matter.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
At one point in the afternoon, firefighting aircraft were briefly grounded as three civilian drones were spotted flying in the airspace.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“I’d like to join the ATA, the Air Transport Auxiliary, when they let more women in. I have a civilian license. My instructor joined in January this year.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing civilian
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