inhabit

Example Sentences

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But a city's soul is animated not just by its buildings and structures but also by the people who inhabit it.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The snake appeared to be a Mojave rattlesnake, often called a “Mojave green,” known to inhabit areas of the Antelope Valley, which is part of the Western Mojave Desert.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Scientists are uncovering new details about some of the earliest fish to inhabit Earth more than 400 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

They "create a mood, create a palette, create a feeling for characters, the places they inhabit."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

We were expected not just to be smart but to own our smartness—to inhabit it with pride—and this filtered down to how we spoke.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama