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How to pronounce occupy in American English

“occupy” pronunciation by American speakers

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“occupy” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. continues to occupy Georgia as it continues to occupy Ukraine.

    State Department

  2. Occupy Wall Street protesters.

    Federal Reserve

  3. safe for children to occupy.

    CDC

Words that sound like “occupy”

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