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occupants

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The area has one of the highest participation rates citywide in the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, which limits property-tax rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international alarm began flying home from Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday in a complex repatriation operation.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Occupants of the office were assumed to be people of high integrity and good character, qualities considered necessary to remind Americans of the commitment to dispense justice fairly and impartially.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Occupants of the tent had to go outside to use the bathroom and retrieve their belongings from lockers to do their laundry.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Occupants of the rocket-ship, sir," he said grimly, "seem to be approaching.

From Invasion by Leinster, Murray