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occupy

[ok-yuh-pahy] / ˈɒk yəˌpaɪ /




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“The kind of war to which we were used, the kind of war that Russia had in mind in Ukraine—to invade and occupy a nation—is no longer conceivable,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The land they occupy would be 18 times bigger than New York City.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He says he will eliminate street encampments, which occupy downtown’s Skid Row, as well as plenty of other hot spots in various neighborhoods.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

They occupy each corner of a cube as well as the center of every face.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Something to occupy your mind while you waited in the receiving room.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely




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