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Example sentences for: noncombatants

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"It is simply not possible to avoid casualties of noncombatants in this sort of encounter," Clinton pleaded Thursday.
But, he added, war must be only a last resort, efforts must be made to avoid hurting noncombatants, and the reasons for fighting must be "just."