filling in
Example Sentences
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Good morning, I’m filling in for Spencer Jakab.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
When Udogie did make darting central runs, a Tottenham midfielder would drop into the space he had vacated - filling in at full-back.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
I sink into my couch and fire up Coachella’s YouTube channel, revisiting my favorites and filling in the gaps of what I missed; even after attending both weekends, it’s still impossible to see it all.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
With Madonna to his right and Rihanna on his left, the London-born American fencer was the unexpected filling in a pop royalty sandwich.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
She protested that she didn’t enjoy filling in for her husband, but her ease in front of a crowd argued otherwise.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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