occupation

Example Sentences

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The Cambodian government has protested against the Thai occupation of its territory, but the Thais argue that under their ceasefire both sides have agreed to keep their forces where they were when the fighting stopped.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

The two countrieshave been allies since 1951, when the Treaty of San Francisco brought an official end to World War 2 and the occupation of Japan by allied forces.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

After my grandpa had told me about the occupation, I read a book called When My Name Was Keoko.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh