occupy

Example Sentences

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It means they will effectively take the place of the fourth‑bottom team - the position they currently occupy - even if they collect enough points to finish outside the relegation zone.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Now that they are defanged, these countries’ remaining afflictions don’t threaten Americans or occupy the attention of senior U.S. national security officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

In addition to Raman, three other DSA-backed politicians now occupy seats on the 15-member City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Additionally, the basement section of the unit that my wife and I occupy produces variable rental income of about $15,000 per year through the short-term-rental service Airbnb.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

The point was to allow white, his opponent, to occupy the center squares, making the pieces a clear target that would be vulnerable to Bobby’s attack.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady