occupation

Example Sentences

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Though there will surely be many occupations that we can’t even imagine today, here are four that seem possible, writes New York University’s Robert Seaman.

From The Wall Street Journal

The term intifada came into popular use during the Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1987.

From BBC

There will be, no doubt, many occupations that we can’t even imagine today.

From The Wall Street Journal

The following year, he invited Afghan mujahideen — or as he called them, “Freedom Fighters” — to the White House to discuss their resistance to the Soviet occupation that began in 1979.

From Salon

The cabinet report states: "The lack of written lease also creates a significant degree of uncertainty as to the terms of the council's occupation and as to any liability which may have accrued."

From BBC