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
He was an instant sensation after making his New York debut at the Lincoln Center, filling in for conductor William Steinberg who fell ill midway through the concert.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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
But Mom was always getting confused and filling in the wrong dates on the lesson plans or losing the homework.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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