Example Sentences

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Many suspects were American expats whose loyalties were to whatever regime was occupying Paris.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The very genre she was occupying told the story of a region that, like Selena herself, had been shaped by multiple cultures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

My wife didn’t need to ask what anguish was occupying my mind.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2025

The full-back is as comfortable on the ball as Joao Cancelo was when he was occupying the position and seems just as capable of scoring goals.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

Neither of the other two men was hungry, and the meal was soon eaten, but not till they were sipping their coffee did M. Bouc mention the subject that was occupying all their minds.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie