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
“Remake” retraces Adrian’s childhood while filling in the details of the director’s life after “Photographic Memory,” including brain surgery and the dissolution of his 24-year marriage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Not only is he capable of filling in anywhere, he can also give teams that play complex styles like Arsenal and Spain an option to simplify things when they need a late goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 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
Cala throws one heck of a heater, and Laury, who is filling in for me at catcher, leaps to her feet and snatches the glove from her hand.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
