occupy

Example Sentences

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They occupy a wide range of environments on land and in water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In St. Clair, Magna has opened its facility to tours by other automakers and suppliers, hoping to lure new business to occupy empty swaths of the factory floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

In a ruling, Mr Justice Choudhury refused the injunction bid, stating Mr Rosindell's case was "intrinsically weak" and that he "ought to have realised that he had surrendered his right to occupy" his office.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Passengers got off, and Carol and Martin moved to occupy two folding seats located beside the door.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris