civilian
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"To not even be able to have any comment on it whatsoever is just unacceptable," said Bryant, who left the Pentagon last year when staffing at the civilian harm unit was significantly reduced under Hegseth.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
“American companies can compete and win in the civilian drone market against products from our adversaries.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
On Saturday evening, Mali's military rulers said the attacks had resulted in 16 civilian and military injuries and "limited material damage".
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
The successful launch of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in 1957 proved that nuclear energy could be safely harnessed to generate electricity for civilian grids.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“What’s your poison?” the civilian with a penchant for Kipling asked Queenie genially.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing civilian
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