preoccupancy

Definition of preoccupancynext

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Noun
  • The resort is a quiet one, even during max occupancy at high season.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Smart buildings powered by integrated AI can dynamically balance energy loads, optimize HVAC systems in real-time based on occupancy sensors, and interface directly with smart grids to reduce peak demand.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Ukrainska Pravda said he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia, a year after Moscow launched its ongoing full-scale invasion.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • On a single night last week, Russia reported intercepting 660 drones across 12 regions — one of the largest Ukrainian attacks since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
    Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • The ridge was included in an IDF occupation map released on Thursday, which expanded the force’s zone of operations north toward the Ali al-Taher hill area.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2026
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“Preoccupancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preoccupancy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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