occupied

Example Sentences

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“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

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

At the start of the decade, EVs occupied a small but fast-growing corner of the U.S. auto market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"Given the intensity of the coercive displacement that we are seeing, how should we prepare, collectively as the international community, for a new addition to the list of occupied territories?"

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The hay maze! That brings back memories. Don’t worry, I’ll keep everyone occupied here for as long as I can.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood