civils

British

/ ˈsɪvəlz /

plural noun

(functioning as singular) (esp. in names of companies) civil engineering

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Bernadette Hayes, who is Irish, worked for engineering company West Leeds Civils in Holbeck when the incidents took place between December 2023 and June 2024.

From BBC

They saw workmen from two firms, Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd going about their work in their hi-vis jackets and hard hats.

From BBC

The men were directors of a company called Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd, which roped in the other conspirators on a job-by-job basis.

From BBC

Signs around C Block remind staff members not to let the “civils” commingle with the inmates when they’re out of their cells.

From Seattle Times

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office’s civils right division is still reviewing the case to determine if any state charges would be filed against the agent.

From Seattle Times

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