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occupation

[ok-yuh-pey-shuhn] / ˌɒk jəˈpeɪ ʃən /




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Russian troops had used it as a base during their occupation of the city.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

In 1974 Bailey was one of the organisers behind the occupation of the Centrepoint building in London, as part of a protest against homelessness.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

The classic example is of dubious historical accuracy, but originates from the British occupation of India.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

The relationship is an outgrowth of the early-1990s Gulf War, when the U.S. led a multinational coalition that expelled Iraqi troops from Kuwait after a brutal invasion and occupation by its neighbor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Talking with Templeton was not the most interesting occupation in the world but it was better than nothing.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

Many young workers, in particular, will need to take jobs at less prestigious companies or choose lower-level occupations that were not their first choice, simply to get their foot in the door.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

A Home Office spokesperson said: "We have raised the skilled worker threshold and over 100 occupations are now ineligible for new skilled worker visas."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The researchers characterized the use of AI as “shallow”—in most occupations, workers are only using AI for a relatively small slice of the tasks they do.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

They were like soldiers of the resistance in later occupations.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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