occupied

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Mounted by showrunner Eric Robles, it’s a streamlined, supercharged telling, stripped of the soap operatics that occupied more of the original series than you might remember.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The base, Bluie East Two, was built in 1942 as part of a network of 17 U.S. bases constructed across Greenland during World War II, partly to prevent Nazi Germany—which occupied Denmark—from taking the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

While this occupied Van Dijk, PSG created a chance that led to their second goal, scored by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The bucket shop occupied a similar gray zone as the local bookie.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“The hay maze! That brings back memories. Don’t worry, I’ll keep everyone occupied here for as long as I can.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood