occupation
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That created a deep reservoir of support in Kuwait for the U.S. military presence, which grew significantly after the 2003 U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The spritz tradition dates back to Austria's occupation of northeast Italy in the 19th century.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
As civil resistance grew, ICE agents were eventually forced to change their approach from military occupation to a new phase that relied on covert tactics and the collaboration of local law enforcement.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The "Shetland Bus" - a convoy of fishing boats - helped the resistance effort while the country was under Nazi occupation.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
She had no companions, and no obvious occupation, apart from that of stopping each and every lone traveler and each conveyance that passed through the Dyke and passing the time of day.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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The International Labour Organization estimates that 12.7 million Filipinos - more than one in four workers - are employed in occupations exposed to generative AI, the highest share in South East Asia.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The research says that while workers in higher-paid occupations tend to use AI more, its use isn’t limited to jobs typically held by college-educated workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The key result: Workers in more exposed occupations saw larger relative increases in exits from work than those less exposed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Two Polish Annas raised their hands, and the teacher instructed them to present themselves by stating their names, nationalities, occupations, and a brief list of things they liked and disliked in this world.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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