filling in
Example Sentences
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On the surface, it is just a bit of summer programming: Kimmel is taking a vacation, so O’Donnell is filling in for him this week.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Bukayo Saka: When England were defending deep in the first half Saka was filling in as a right wing-back to block the space around Quinones.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
BoJ deputy governor Shinichi Uchida was slated to address the media on Tuesday afternoon after the rate decision, filling in for governor Kazuo Ueda, who is in hospital.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
“We’ve gotten bit by the long ball, obviously in Pittsburgh, and here tonight,” said bench coach Danny Lehmann, filling in Sunday for manager Dave Roberts while he attended his daughter’s college graduation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
My classmates filed in around me, filling in the seats until the room was about a quarter full.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
