occupation

Example Sentences

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The huge operation, which took place on 6 June 1944, saw British, American and Canadian troops storm beaches along the Normandy coastline to begin the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“It is scary and terrifying, because it makes you remember the 15 years of the occupation of the border villages and makes you worry more about the next phase” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Over the years, Hughes said, the activity and interest in About Face waned, as the Iraq war and the occupation of Afghanistan fell out of the headlines.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

China is "steadily" building operational experience for "sustained occupation" of its Tiangong space station, and year-long missions are an important step towards future lunar and potentially deep-space ambitions, said Macquarie University's Richard de Grijs.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

At that point, smuggling became such a dangerous occupation that it dropped to almost nothing, so Elizebeth’s old job was gone.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield