occupy
verb (used with object)
to take or fill up (space, time, etc.).
is occupying
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present progressiveof occupy (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Italians have eaten everything because Italy is occupying us again, this time for good," the waiter joked, while explaining to a local diner the limited choices left for a meal.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2023
He plans to visit the country in March, a trip that Brazilian officials say is occupying more of their time and will have a more robust agenda than this week’s meeting with Biden.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2023
"We're anticipating a difficult year next year. And that, kind of, frankly, is occupying our thoughts and attention a lot more than the four day week is," said Mr Smith.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2022
Using artificial intelligence that draws data from those digital images, the system then marks the start and end time of when a vehicle is occupying a space.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
The man, evidently distressed at the subject that is occupying his mind, pours forth in voluble and vivid language the story of his woes.
From Sidelights on Chinese Life by Macgowan, J. (John)
