occupy
Example Sentences
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There was also the stunning news last month that the Washington National Opera’s board approved a resolution to leave the venue, which it has occupied since 1971.
From Los Angeles Times
Kabawat exclaims in approval as another, Ghufran, wags her finger for emphasis: "We either occupy a space where we hold all the decision-making power, or we don't want to be in that space at all."
From BBC
In the warmer months, almost every corner of 26th Street was occupied.
From BBC
The largest chair was occupied by a man in his fifties with dark brown skin, a scholar’s gown, and a formidable look of power.
From Literature
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I follow him to our darkened compartment, which is already occupied by three sleeping soldiers, a stout nun, and an irritable hen.
From Literature
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