as in occupying
to be in a place for a period of time
We need to protect the forests and also the wildlife that inhabits them. The people who inhabit the island take great pride in their art.
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Yes, Israel as an occupying power does not have that right to self-defense.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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City sit fourth in the WSL, seven points off Champions League qualification with Manchester United occupying third place.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Inhabiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabiting. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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