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occupation

[ok-yuh-pey-shuhn] / ˌɒk yəˈpeɪ ʃən /




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

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The huge operation, which took place on 6 June 1944, saw British, American and Canadian troops storm beaches along the Normandy coastline to begin the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

China is "steadily" building operational experience for "sustained occupation" of its Tiangong space station, and year-long missions are an important step towards future lunar and potentially deep-space ambitions, de Grijs told AFP.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The officer wanted to know the man’s occupation, why he was there so late at night, how old he was, and where he lived.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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