occupation force

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

An army that is in control of a foreign country.

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Examples (10)

  • The occupation force maintained strict control over the city.
  • Protests erupted against the foreign occupation force.
  • The humanitarian aid was blocked by the occupation force.
  • Local leaders negotiated with the occupation force for peace.
  • Many civilians suffered under the harsh rule of the occupation force.
  • The withdrawal of the occupation force was eagerly awaited.
  • An international mandate legitimized the temporary occupation force.
  • The resistance movement targeted the occupation force's supply lines.
  • The presence of the occupation force caused widespread resentment.
  • The government called for the immediate departure of the occupation force.