occupied

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In the second half of the 20th Century, it was the race to develop nuclear arms that occupied some of the finest minds in the US and the Soviet Union.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The bucket shop occupied a similar gray zone as the local bookie.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The entirety of the 10th floor is occupied by the palatial primary suite, which features its own spa-style bathroom, a sauna, a workout room, dual dressing rooms, as well as a private terrace.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Witnessing is an act of the body,” he explained, especially in a city that for much of this past winter was literally occupied.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Instead, he was relegated to the sidelines as a marginal player while Johnny-come-latelies like Hamilton and Madison occupied center stage.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis