occupied

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Sharaa denied any intention to intervene militarily in Lebanon, which Syria had occupied for decades under the Assads.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

The IOC has always insisted Russia was banned not because of the invasion per se, but because the Russian Olympic Committee effectively took over regional sports organisations in occupied Ukrainian territories.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The men appear to now be living ordinary lives with their families in Russia and occupied Ukraine.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The red, white and blue banner has been on display outside every home Collins has ever lived in, even the apartment she and her husband, Dave, occupied shortly after they were married.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

She knew nothing about Lady Constance’s postal disappointments, since she herself had been happily occupied all day, strolling the parks of London while studying latitude and longitude with the children.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood