occupied

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Early humans occupied the site during the Middle Pleistocene, a period spanning roughly 774,000 to 129,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The “Late Show” time slot will be occupied starting Friday by Byron Allen and his “Comics Unleashed” syndicated show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It may also include $73 million paid to scores of alleged providers, all at the same address, a barely occupied office building in Ohio, according to a report in the Daily Caller.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The charity also owned properties in Manchester in London which the union occupied rent-free.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

After the concoction was duly praised, and the children were occupied once more, Penelope and Miss Mortimer retreated to a nearby table.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood