occupant

Example Sentences

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He may live there for now, but his days as the current occupant are numbered.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

The Tesla pushes forward impatiently, while its occupant wonders whether to take control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

"Responding emergency services located the body of the pilot, believed to be the sole occupant of the aircraft," police said.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Supt Armstrong said another occupant of the Volkswagen Golf, a male in his 20s, was removed and brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, for treatment of serious non-life-threatening injuries.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Sairy heard a baby cry and saw Mrs. Trepid leaning over a baby carriage, her face bent down close to the crying occupant.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech