occupation

Example Sentences

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South Lebanon previously lived under Israeli occupation for nearly 18 years, between 1982 and 2000.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They have “the right to own, use, develop and control the lands, territories and resources that they possess by reason of traditional ownership or other traditional occupation or use.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The president called the occupation off after U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"In the history of the occupation, this is the longest period during which the Al-Aqsa Mosque has been closed."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The animals, strangely enough, did not like these evidences of human occupation and skirted them as far as possible, hair raised along their backs.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford