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Recent Examples of civilly
Such defendants must be released or civilly committed.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Artists — and anyone else with exclusive licenses, like labels and distribution groups — can sue civilly for damages.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
He has been civilly arrested by immigration authorities twice since January 20, 2025, including once after August 11, 2025.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Artists — and anyone else with exclusive licenses, like labels and distribution groups — can sue civilly for damages.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
He has been civilly arrested by immigration authorities twice since January 20, 2025, including once after August 11, 2025.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civilly
Adverb
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When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation.—
Walter Fields,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ferrentino writes her in fairly rote terms as a bleeding-heart doctoral student in poetry, and has her politely recede as the play goes on.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Allison Williams sat nearby in a pewter gown, politely introducing herself to her neighbors.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Lakers guard Luka Doncic played 63 and 64 qualifying games, respectfully.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Belden House respectfully maintains countless of the house’s architectural details, such as fireplaces, chandeliers, sconces, and woodwork, while elevating it with great refinement—think custom wallcoverings, playful fabrics of stripes, and warm velvets—for modern connoisseurs.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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