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Recent Examples of nonmilitary
But fitting the pattern for Russian attacks throughout the war, Friday's bombardment also struck apartment buildings and other nonmilitary targets, Associated Press reporters observed.
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
But numerous studies show that military children are also more likely to face a range of psychological issues than their nonmilitary peers.
—Anne Ritter, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Ultimately, even nonmilitary unification measures regarded by Beijing as peaceful carry a risk of military escalation to all-out conflict, one that could draw in the United States.
—Tong Zhao, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
Only nonmilitary solutions can address the underlying causes that fuel extremism.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
But numerous studies show that military children are also more likely to face a range of psychological issues than their nonmilitary peers.
—Anne Ritter, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
Ultimately, even nonmilitary unification measures regarded by Beijing as peaceful carry a risk of military escalation to all-out conflict, one that could draw in the United States.
—Tong Zhao, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
Only nonmilitary solutions can address the underlying causes that fuel extremism.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmilitary
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The events culminated in the 2016 signing of Colombia’s peace accord, for which Gurudev received Colombia’s highest civilian honor in recognition of his role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Estimates of civilian deaths during the siege range from 22,000 to 87,000; reliable figures on the current population are hard to come by.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Sheriff's Department investigation was announced shortly after the civil suit was filed in May.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmilitary. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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