nonmilitary
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
“Schools and hospitals must be safe and nonmilitary zones; places for education, treatment, and care, not war targets,” it said on social media Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Mexico received four deportation flights last week— on nonmilitary aircraft — but has yet to see a significant uptick in returned deportees, officials say.
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
Yet during the morning, Lawrence had alluded approvingly to the possibility of a nonmilitary demonstration.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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