encampment

Example Sentences

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Gil hustled to the back of the store, opened the back door to the encampment, and called out to the entire population.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The CHP had planned to set up a solidarity encampment outside the courthouse.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The group of Chagossians and Holloway hope their encampment will scuttle the agreement once and for all before the British Parliament rubber stamps it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

At least 37 people were arrested Wednesday at a homeless encampment in Oxnard as officials worked on removing 33 tons of hazardous waste.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Watney's encampment was visible in the center, the solar cells laid out in a circular pattern as was his habit.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir