occupied

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But the risks are too great, and as a result of the strikes, civilian movement on two key roads linking the occupied regions to Russia has too been restricted.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A measure in San Diego to tax second homes that aren’t occupied at $8,000 a year, soon rising to $10,000 a year, was well short of a majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Researchers hope future excavations will reveal more about how the cave was used and when people occupied it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

One of three Bangkok studios the “Alien: Earth” production occupied housed the zoo, mess hall and engineering room sets and their interconnecting corridors on a single stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Penelope left them a few practice problems to keep them occupied and then went downstairs to find Mrs. Clarke, to ask her advice about how to spring someone from prison.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood