nonmilitary
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Using thousands of nonmilitary boats is part of its attempt to stay below that bar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
The Brazilian government also denounced “degrading treatment” of its citizens after some deportees walked off a nonmilitary U.S. plane on Saturday in the northern city of Manaus in handcuffs and leg shackles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
The European assistance, which will be spread out over four years as grants and loans, will prop up the nonmilitary portion of Ukraine’s budget.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
The ATA allowed nonmilitary pilots to ferry aircraft from factories and maintenance units during wartime.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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