occupation

Example Sentences

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The road "is basically the backbone of Russian occupation in the south", Clément Molin, an analyst at the French-based think tank Atum Mundi, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

At the same time, the individual hearths remain clearly distinct, indicating that the visits were separated by substantial periods of time rather than representing a single continuous occupation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Almost 44 years to the day earlier, Israeli forces had seized the same commanding position overlooking a valley, later turning it into a key base during their two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The seizure and long occupation of Beaufort has been etched into Israeli memory as a military success by movies and books, but also one that claimed too high a price in soldiers’ lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

During the first weeks of the Nazi occupation, we scarcely left our apartment, living off the supplies of Mother’s ample pantry.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman