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occupation

[ok-yuh-pey-shuhn] / ˌɒk yəˈpeɪ ʃən /




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The road "is basically the backbone of Russian occupation in the south", Clément Molin, an analyst at the French-based think tank Atum Mundi, told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

If there are racecars, sports cars, and beat-up jalopies alike, are the cars born into their occupation?

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

At the same time, the individual hearths remain clearly distinct, indicating that the visits were separated by substantial periods of time rather than representing a single continuous occupation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“It is scary and terrifying, because it makes you remember the 15 years of the occupation of the border villages and makes you worry more about the next phase” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He was asked basic questions: name, address, occupation, country of origin.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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