military occupation
Example Sentences
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Lebanon remains haunted by periods of Syrian dominance and military occupation from 1976 to 2005.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
"There's also been no indication that we're going to see a sustained military occupation in South America… perhaps a residual stabilisation presence to prevent a power vacuum," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 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
