as in interesting
to hold the attention of
a puzzle will occupy that child for hours
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Recent Examples of occupying
Austria was well represented as well, with a supporter’s group occupying four sections in the north side of the stadium, who enjoyed watching two second-half goals scored right in front of them.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Lindholm, Jokiharju, and Korpisalo are occupying salary that would be better allocated for C and right D.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But Syria, a regime still trying to get its legs under it, is not going to march next door and pacify Lebanon—especially not with Israel occupying parts of Syria.
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
The Venusian themes in Fransway’s chart also extend into her personal life, as Venus, Mars and Jupiter all sit together in Leo, occupying her fourth house of home and family.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The flights are charters, with the pope, Vatican delegation and security occupying the front of the plane and the 70 or so journalists seated in coach.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Both Republican and Democratic senators expressed concerns about Pulte and his lack of national security credentials in occupying a role coordinating 18 federal agencies involved in domestic and foreign security issues.
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Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
While managed for meat production, the bison at the Flying D Ranch are still a big herd occupying a large land base with wild predators.
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The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Kilowatt-level peak powers, once costing tens of thousands of dollars and occupying half a room, could soon be deployed on affordable, handheld devices.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Lindholm, Jokiharju, and Korpisalo are occupying salary that would be better allocated for C and right D.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But Syria, a regime still trying to get its legs under it, is not going to march next door and pacify Lebanon—especially not with Israel occupying parts of Syria.
—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
The Venusian themes in Fransway’s chart also extend into her personal life, as Venus, Mars and Jupiter all sit together in Leo, occupying her fourth house of home and family.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
The flights are charters, with the pope, Vatican delegation and security occupying the front of the plane and the 70 or so journalists seated in coach.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Both Republican and Democratic senators expressed concerns about Pulte and his lack of national security credentials in occupying a role coordinating 18 federal agencies involved in domestic and foreign security issues.
—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
While managed for meat production, the bison at the Flying D Ranch are still a big herd occupying a large land base with wild predators.
—
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Kilowatt-level peak powers, once costing tens of thousands of dollars and occupying half a room, could soon be deployed on affordable, handheld devices.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupying
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The derailment was the second deadly crash involving an Amtrak train at an uncontrolled crossing in as many days.
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
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The song vamps where Railings used to weave and wind, its ever-busying rhythm section building tension atop its harmonic simplicity.
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Had Steve Smith been fit and available to play, then the 31-year-old would have been patrolling another part of the field; maybe busying himself in the covers, or chirping away from under a lid at short leg.
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Large white flower clusters cover plants in spring attracting native bees.
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The governor harped on another potential benefit in attracting more manufacturing to the state.
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“Occupying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupying. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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