occupied
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In a video shared online on 4 April, Townsend featured alongside Ben Stimson and Aiden Minnis - who were given Russian citizenship for fighting in the occupied Donbas region.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The pot's depth and position suggest that it was probably made during the roughly century-long period when the mission was occupied.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Experts have cited a flurry of obstacles, including voting for soldiers, for millions of Ukrainian refugees and people from occupied territories, as well as disinformation threats from Russia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
More than 60% of occupied housing units in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“That means I will have to keep Edward Ashton thoroughly occupied for one and three-quarter hours.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
