occupation
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The first attempt in 1872 contained 17 questions and was essentially a house register - recording who lived where, along with basic markers such as age, religion, caste and occupation.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The analysis tracked people working in 55,000 jobs and assessed their early-career opportunities, career growth and job stability—including pay—across 553 occupation groups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Soon after Spain withdrew its troops from Havana, U.S. forces began an occupation that would last three years under the guise of stability.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
"In the history of the occupation, this is the longest period during which the Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed."
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
I tried to imply clandestine dealings with a high occupation official.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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