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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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Jackson Hole neighbors Grand Teton National Park, where experienced adventurers have been immersing themselves in nature for decades.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
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The video incorporates audio interpretations of flares, immersing viewers in the sun’s journey through both sound and visuals.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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There are collateral issues too, involving the indignities of sponsorship and the inequalities of women’s pay, which certainly weren’t in the Million Dollar Baby playbook.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
24 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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This collaboration bridged industries, generating buzz and attracting high-net-worth buyers.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, a small number of migrants from Southeast Asian countries also reached the Spanish archipelago, raising concerns that the deadly route, far from deterring them, could be attracting migrants from other continents.—
Miguel Macias,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Occupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupying. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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