occupy

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They occupy a wide range of environments on land and in water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In a ruling, Mr Justice Choudhury refused the injunction bid, stating Mr Rosindell's case was "intrinsically weak" and that he "ought to have realised that he had surrendered his right to occupy" his office.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Services also play a bigger role in the consumer economy: Businesses that provide services now occupy more retail space than stores selling goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

In addition to Raman, three other DSA-backed politicians now occupy seats on the 15-member City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Sassur’s spirit would occupy itself with counting the pebbles and would not follow us home.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan