occupation

Example Sentences

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South Lebanon previously lived under Israeli occupation for nearly 18 years, between 1982 and 2000.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The president called the occupation off after U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The exact degree of benefit varies by occupation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

And since when had the German occupation government concerned itself with Dutch legal procedures?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom