occupation
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Local authorities are preparing for the worst in the city that has seen more than its share of war, and a three-year Israeli occupation between 1982 and 1985.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Thousands fled Estonia in 1944 to escape Soviet occupation.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
She would tell me about where her family came from, the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and its complex history, rooted in years of Italian occupation and Art Deco infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
South Lebanon previously lived under Israeli occupation for nearly 18 years, between 1982 and 2000.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“Nothing looks like a dangerous occupation with you.”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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