military occupation

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"All of this was accomplished without the loss of a single American life, or an ongoing military occupation," Rubio said.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Mexico also endured 20th century incursions, including the 1914 U.S. military occupation of the port of Veracruz and the unsuccessful 1916-17 expedition to capture Gen. Francisco “Pancho” Villa, the Mexican revolutionary leader.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

Georgia has a population of some 3.7 million and 20% of its territory is under Russian military occupation in two breakaway regions.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

When the same methods were transferred to the U.S. military occupation of Iraq after 2003, Newsweek headlined it “The Salvador Option.”

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2024

After six months of military occupation in Coalwood, Mr. Carter was forced to sign a contract with the union and, soon afterward, sold Coalwood in disgust.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam