- present participle of occupy.
occupying
Example Sentences
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And so it will, for at least several more years, Austin Reaves now occupying a Laker leading sidekick role made famous during their championship years by the likes of Anthony Davis and Pau Gasol.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The result is crisp-edged, deeply savory and worthy of occupying an entire corner of the table.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Migratory birds use the area during different seasons, with wintering species spending the colder months there and breeding species occupying the region during summer.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
The tennis grass-court season zips by faster than a pro’s serve, occupying only a few weeks in June after the Roland Garros grand slam in Paris and culminating at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
She held the tablet closer, scanning it over the pages, mouth-filled wings occupying the screen.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
