military occupation
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The German Empire emerged as a hegemon, nominally recognizing the independence of Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine while keeping them under military occupation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 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
"All of this was accomplished without the loss of a single American life, or an ongoing military occupation," Rubio said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Mexico also endured 20th century incursions, including the 1914 U.S. military occupation of the port of Veracruz and the unsuccessful 1916-17 expedition to capture Gen. Francisco “Pancho” Villa, the Mexican revolutionary leader.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025
After six months of military occupation in Coalwood, Mr. Carter was forced to sign a contract with the union and, soon afterward, sold Coalwood in disgust.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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