fill in for
Example Sentences
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Luke Kornet has a special vantage point on Wembanyama’s superpowers—and not only because San Antonio’s backup center has to fill in for him when he leaves the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Delpique is known to personally fill in for a sous chef or other nonunion worker, meaning his days can start at 6 a.m. and end close to midnight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
Omar Marmoush struggled to fill in for Haaland, although Bobb nearly snatched a fortuitous equaliser with a deflected cross that Flekken blocked with his leg.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
Now he says there is a recruitment and retention crisis, not enough supply teachers, more posts unfilled and more "please takes", where teachers are asked to fill in for colleague.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
“There’s a mission coming up in three weeks. I don’t know what it is, but I know I want to be a part of it. I want to fill in for Charlotte.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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