occupy
verb (used with object)
to take or fill up (space, time, etc.).
will be occupying
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future progressiveof occupy.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Kieran Trippier and Ashley Young - attacking full backs with good delivery and energy - look to be England’s starting wing backs, so it is the center-back combination that will be occupying Southgate’s thoughts.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2018
Much the same conundrum will be occupying Gloucester's Nigel Davies.
From The Guardian ● May 5, 2013
As strange as it seems, someone besides ol' No. 6 will be occupying that spot next season — and all signs pointed to former Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez.
From Newsweek ● Oct. 13, 2010
Instantly, we know that by movie's end, that store will be occupied — not to mention who will be occupying it.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2010
Before long you will be occupying an important place in the racing world, and the rest is in your own hands.
From Hard Pressed by Fred M. (Fred Merrick) White
