Example Sentences

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I am occupying one of the rooms — the four of us.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2020

So I am occupying myself, from time to time, as my leisure allows, in making a fair copy of my Georgia Journal.

From Records of Later Life by Kemble, Fanny

It may please you to know that I am occupying your office, and also that noble suite overlooking the Plaza.

From Truxton King A Story of Graustark by McCutcheon, George Barr

Don't be afraid of long and learned words, and don't suppose that I am occupying your attention in this way, without a serious reason for it which you will presently understand.

From Heart and Science A Story of the Present Time by Collins, Wilkie

They fight with rapiers, next morning, in the garden of whatever house I am occupying.

From Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story by Beerbohm, Max, Sir