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occupy

[ok-yuh-pahy] / ˈɒk yəˌpaɪ /




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A “Three Days of the Condor” poster signed to me by Robert Redford occupied a prominent place on the wall across the room.

From Los Angeles Times

The report from the Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission said one in nine hospital beds were occupied because of delayed discharges in the 12 months to April 2025.

From BBC

The base has existed since World War Two, when US troops deployed to the island to establish military and radio stations after the Nazis occupied Denmark during the conflict.

From BBC

AT&T is aiming to partially occupy the space by the second half of 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal

After Nazi Germany occupied mainland Denmark during World War Two, the US invaded the island, establishing military and radio stations.

From BBC