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    occupied

    US /ˈɑ:kjupaɪd/

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    UK /ˈɒkjupaɪd/

    A2TOEIC
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo enter and take control of land/property
    The students occupied the building until they were told to leave
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo fill a time, a space, or an area
    They occupied their days with drinking and dancing
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo live in, fill or take up something
    The old furniture occupied the spare room
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo fill someone's thoughts or make a person busy
    Only her lover occupied her thoughts
    adj.AdjectiveBusy; being used.
    The line is occupied, please try again later.

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • Some portions of the armies of Germanic peoples who occupied Europe from the 3rd century CE had always been mounted, and

      Some portions of the armies of Germanic peoples who occupied Europe from the 3rd century CE had always been mounted, and

    • Some portions of the armies of Germanic peoples who occupied Europe from the 3rd century CE,

      Some portions of the armies of Germanic peoples who occupied Europe from the 3rd century CE,

    B2

    10 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life

    08:2610 Things You Should Eliminate From Your Life
    • Confronting and finding resolutions to these issues will free up valuable mental and emotional space previously occupied by hurt feelings, anger, or resentment.

      Confronting and finding resolutions to these issues will free up valuable mental and emotional space previously occupied by hurt feelings, anger, or resentment.

    • space previously occupied by hurt feelings, anger, or resentment.

      space previously occupied by hurt feelings, anger, or resentment.

    B1

    Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

    11:49Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
    • With the British army were still occupied with the War in Europe, Irish Republicans

      With the British army were still occupied with the War in Europe, Irish Republicans

    • With the British army were still occupied with the War in Europe, Irish Republicans

      With the British army were still occupied with the War in Europe, Irish Republicans

    B1

    Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength

    12:30Neuroplasticity Explained: How to Rewire Your Brain for Mental Strength
    • Sometimes it's hard to think of these exercises on your own, especially if you're stressed or mentally occupied.

      Sometimes it's hard to think of these exercises on your own, especially if you're stressed or mentally occupied.

    • Sometimes it's hard to think of these exercises on your own, especially if you're stressed or mentally occupied.

      Sometimes it's hard to think of these exercises on your own, especially if you're stressed or mentally occupied.

    B1

    Hypnotism - 6 Minute English

    06:18Hypnotism - 6 Minute English
    • Yes - it's getting absorbed; so absorbed that you lose track of time - become so occupied with something that you are unaware of the passing time.

      Yes - it's getting absorbed; so absorbed that you lose track of time - become so occupied with something that you are unaware of the passing time.

    • So absorbed that you lose track of time, become so occupied with something that you are unaware of the passing time.

      So absorbed that you lose track of time, become so occupied with something that you are unaware of the passing time.

    B2

    Rising Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank | BBC News

    03:51Rising Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank | BBC News
    • Now there have been increasing numbers of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and farms in the occupied west bank, with the United nations recording the largest number of monthly incidents since it began monitoring 20 years ago.

      Now there have been increasing numbers of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and farms in the occupied west bank, with the United nations recording the largest number of monthly incidents since it began monitoring 20 years ago.

    • Now, there've been increasing numbers of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and farms in the occupied West Bank, with the United Nations recording the largest number of monthly incidents since it began monitoring 20 years ago.

      Now, there've been increasing numbers of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and farms in the occupied West Bank, with the United Nations recording the largest number of monthly incidents since it began monitoring 20 years ago.

    B1

    BBC Verify investigates Gaza building demolitions | BBC News

    08:02BBC Verify investigates Gaza building demolitions | BBC News
    • Destroying enemy property in an occupied territory without imperative military necessity is a war crime.

      Destroying enemy property in an occupied territory without imperative military necessity is a war crime.

    • Destroying enemy property in an occupied territory without imperative military necessity is a war crime.

      Destroying enemy property in an occupied territory without imperative military necessity is a war crime.

    B2

    Almost 600 killed in recent south Syria violence, monitoring group says | BBC News

    07:03Almost 600 killed in recent south Syria violence, monitoring group says | BBC News
    • I wouldn't say it's wrong or surprising entirely because it is a very dramatic situation that affects all of the Druze who live in the north in the Golan Heights, which, of course, those are families who were separated by the 1967 war when Israel first occupied and then annexed the Golan Heights.

      I wouldn't say it's wrong or surprising entirely because it is a very dramatic situation that affects all of the Druze who live in the north in the Golan Heights, which, of course, those are families who were separated by the 1967 war when Israel first occupied and then annexed the Golan Heights.

    • I wouldn't say it's wrong or, uh, um, surprising entirely, because it is a very dramatic situation that affects all of the Druze who live in the north in the Golan Heights, which, of course, those are families who were separated, uh, uh, f you know, by the 1967 war when Israel, uh, first occupied and then annexed the Golan Heights.

      I wouldn't say it's wrong or, uh, um, surprising entirely, because it is a very dramatic situation that affects all of the Druze who live in the north in the Golan Heights, which, of course, those are families who were separated, uh, uh, f you know, by the 1967 war when Israel, uh, first occupied and then annexed the Golan Heights.

    B1

    Vietnam marks 50 years since end of war with celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City | BBC News

    04:50Vietnam marks 50 years since end of war with celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City | BBC News
    • I really basically know nothing about the war, but my grandparents They are fighting in the war and now we can like look at the sky and see the plane and not scare at all Vietnam is a young country 70% of its people were born after 1975 they have no memory of the war What they do know is their country was once divided and occupied and now is united and independent That is something to celebrate Now relations between Vietnam and America have improved dramatically in the last decade or so and trade with America is Incredibly important for this young country which has export oriented industries They have been very shocked in the last month when President Trump announced his tariff table at the beginning of April Vietnam was slapped with 46% tariffs on exports to the United States that has been temporarily suspended But there is a fear here now They are being dragged back into another struggle between China and the United States this time over trade and who will dominate the world economy in the future Rupert, thank you very much Rupert Wingfield Hayes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

      I really basically know nothing about the war, but my grandparents They are fighting in the war and now we can like look at the sky and see the plane and not scare at all Vietnam is a young country 70% of its people were born after 1975 they have no memory of the war What they do know is their country was once divided and occupied and now is united and independent That is something to celebrate Now relations between Vietnam and America have improved dramatically in the last decade or so and trade with America is Incredibly important for this young country which has export oriented industries They have been very shocked in the last month when President Trump announced his tariff table at the beginning of April Vietnam was slapped with 46% tariffs on exports to the United States that has been temporarily suspended But there is a fear here now They are being dragged back into another struggle between China and the United States this time over trade and who will dominate the world economy in the future Rupert, thank you very much Rupert Wingfield Hayes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    • What they do know is their country was once divided and occupied and now is united and independent.

      What they do know is their country was once divided and occupied and now is united and independent.

    B1

    Why Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon And More Are Betting Big On AI-Powered Humanoid Robots

    17:10Why Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon And More Are Betting Big On AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
    • The prevailing sort of answer has been the world is built to be occupied by humans.

      The prevailing sort of answer has been the world is built to be occupied by humans.

    • The prevailing sort of answer has been the world is built to be occupied by humans.

      The prevailing sort of answer has been the world is built to be occupied by humans.

    B1