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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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There is a growing movement spanning politics, diplomacy, business, culture, and sports to isolate Israel and pile pressure on it to end its war against the militant group Hamas in Gaza, a conflict that has taken a huge toll on the civilian population in the enclave.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to photographs published by Reuters, at least one armed MQ-9 Reaper drone has also been located at a civilian airport in Puerto Rico.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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In July, a Santa Clara County jury ruled that Herchen had civil liability for the November 29, 2019 death of 36-year-old Alice Ku, who was last seen alive while the two were vacationing in the area of Hualien, Taiwan.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Nonmilitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmilitary. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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