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to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupying
Following Assad’s fall, Israel has expanded its presence beyond the Golan Heights, occupying areas deeper inside Syria and justifying the move by citing security concerns.
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Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
While landfills may not emit hazardous compounds, non-biodegradable debris is occupying more and more space.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With Jesus occupying the central striker position, Havertz dropped into midfield as the left No 8.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The outermost 10% of a neutron star is made of mostly atomic nuclei, with electrons, ions, and even atoms occupying the outskirts.
—Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
Normally, the pass made from the player occupying Dalot’s position here would be first time and with the left foot given where Dejan Kulusevski is pressing.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
According to diplomatic sources, Turkey is negotiating lease agreements for its bases with HTS and the interim government – similar to the deals the Assad regime gave to the Russians – to avoid being declared a foreign occupying power by future Syrian governments.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
These materials could form the basis of next-generation memory chips capable of storing and processing more data while consuming less energy and occupying minimal space.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Israel has a long history of seizing territory during wars with its neighbors and occupying it indefinitely, citing security concerns.
—Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
While landfills may not emit hazardous compounds, non-biodegradable debris is occupying more and more space.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
With Jesus occupying the central striker position, Havertz dropped into midfield as the left No 8.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The outermost 10% of a neutron star is made of mostly atomic nuclei, with electrons, ions, and even atoms occupying the outskirts.
—Big Think, 19 Dec. 2024
Normally, the pass made from the player occupying Dalot’s position here would be first time and with the left foot given where Dejan Kulusevski is pressing.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
According to diplomatic sources, Turkey is negotiating lease agreements for its bases with HTS and the interim government – similar to the deals the Assad regime gave to the Russians – to avoid being declared a foreign occupying power by future Syrian governments.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
These materials could form the basis of next-generation memory chips capable of storing and processing more data while consuming less energy and occupying minimal space.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Israel has a long history of seizing territory during wars with its neighbors and occupying it indefinitely, citing security concerns.
—Sarah El Deeb, Bassem Mroue, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupying
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For one special day, these children and their families set their worries aside, immersing themselves in the magic of the season and the warm embrace of their local community.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some start immersing themselves in the reason for the cinematic season the day after Halloween, others at Thanksgiving, and the rest as soon as the calendar tips into December.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Once privatized, Nordstrom isn’t expected to diverge much from its current priorities involving aggressive expansion of the Rack off-price chain, digital growth and comp gains at the Nordstrom upscale department store business.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite receiving positive critical reception and attracting a passionate fan base, Leslye Headland’s Star Wars series The Acolyte was canceled after one season in August, following an intense online review-bombing campaign run by some of the galaxy’s loudest trolls.Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Occupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupying. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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