occupying
- present participle of occupy.
Example Sentences
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Its presence beside Hesperosuchus gives researchers a rare view of two related predators occupying different ecological roles within the same ancient environment.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Even Tory sympathizers came to resent the manners of the occupying force.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
It is occupying around 5% of the country's territory in the south, with the aim of driving back Hezbollah fighters from its northern border.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
For a moment, it’s not clear if this is part of the show or a medical incident until Chowdhury, discreetly occupying a seat in the audience, asserts himself as the director.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
After a week of classes, practice, Mom’s endless phone calls to other parents, and paranoia occupying my every stray thought, Friday arrived.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
