occupied

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The image of the red Tesla occupied by a mannequin dubbed Starman -- after David Bowie -- was seen around the world.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

These larger operations often relied on built infrastructure and occupied certain locations for longer periods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the lawsuit, agricultural research companies that previously occupied the property generated hazardous waste that wasn’t properly disposed of.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Israeli troops reached as far as Beirut and, with the help of some Christian-led militias, occupied significant chunks of the south until 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I ducked inside, where another girl—Amanda, presumably—led me between a couple of bookcases and into an area packed with dozens of folding chairs, almost half of them already occupied.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows