- present tense form of occupy (3rd person singular).
occupies
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Although the foveola occupies only a small fraction of the retina, it is involved in approximately 50% of human visual perception, according to the researchers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
But EU integration occupies a strikingly minor place in the students' election manifesto, which describes the bloc merely as Serbia's "most important economic partner".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The residence occupies approximately 3,495 square feet inside The Trust, a boutique property that houses just seven private residences.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The company’s Dream Lab occupies a 7,000 square feet space and employs a team of 13.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Rose Park occupies a whole block, and a tall chain-link fence surrounds it.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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