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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
Adverb
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Shortly before launching his solo career in 1972, Thompson politely declined Don Henley and Glenn Frey’s overtures to join what soon became the Eagles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Residents should speak up — clearly, respectfully and urgently.—
Randy Linville,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mike always conducted himself respectfully and with care for those around him.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civilly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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