occupy

Example Sentences

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It means they will effectively take the place of the fourth‑bottom team - the position they currently occupy - even if they collect enough points to finish outside the relegation zone.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A few chapters occupy his immediate point of view, but the novel never tries to explain his mendacity and lack of feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

Sub-adults usually occupy near-shore habitats, while juvenile bull sharks can be found in Fiji's river and estuarine systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

They occupy a massive acropolis with fifteen giant columns atop the only high ground, overlooking the pond.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson