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occupant

[ok-yuh-puhnt] / ˈɒk yə pənt /


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The most fleeting occupant of the Celtic manager's job in the club's storied history lasted eight months.

From BBC

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

From MarketWatch

The group made an important call to the U.S. military before they set out, warning American forces in the region of the vessel’s occupants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some sensors determine the force of a crash, others capture how far an occupant is from a steering wheel or dashboard.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet while bigger cars may be safer for their occupants, critics insist they are considerably less safe for other road users.

From BBC