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occupancies
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the action of entering, settling into, or claiming control over a building or space, often for residence, use, or ownership
- The occupancy of the abandoned warehouse was deemed illegal by city officials.
- Military forces began the occupancy of the compound at dawn.
- The lease agreement marks the formal start of occupancy by the tenant.
- Protesters staged the occupancy of the government building to demand reforms.
- The developer scheduled occupancy of the new apartments for early spring.
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the state in which a space, building, or property is currently being used or inhabited by people
- The hotel's occupancy reached 95% during the holiday weekend.
- Fire regulations limit occupancy to 200 people in the banquet hall.
- The building was closed due to unauthorized occupancy.
- Occupancy levels in downtown offices dropped after remote work became widespread.
- The landlord checked the unit for signs of occupancy before listing it again.
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