occupying

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the Iranian-backed armed group Hezbollah said it carried out more attacks on Israeli troops occupying parts of the country's south.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The laser cavity measures 42 centimeters in length, yet it can be folded onto a chip occupying roughly the area of a match head.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

At the time, he was perceived as occupying the party’s far-right fringe.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

An example comes from how investors react to midterm elections when, as is often the case, the political party occupying the White House loses seats in Congress.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Already he knew that Ed Mills would be working on his first cup of coffee, occupying the stool nearest the door and casting dark, scowling salutations at all who entered after him.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy