Example Sentences

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American politicians, journalists, and civil engineers have consistently underestimated the malleability of individual travel decisions.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2024

Thousands of career civil servants from a myriad of essential titles like first responders, civil engineers, social workers, mechanics, and teachers have opted to retire or move on.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2023

The list already includes care workers, civil engineers and laboratory technicians, plus healthcare roles.

From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2023

Ioannou said building owners will choose from a list of pre-approved civil engineers who will determine whether the structure will have to be completely rebuilt or needs lesser work.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

His conclusion was that life on Mars—by this he meant civil engineers with an interest in hydraulics—was impossible.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan