unfilled

Example Sentences

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His final masterstroke—bullying the world into saluting his greatness by executing an incredible comeback—will once again remind him that the maw at the center of his being remains unfilled.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Nationally, unfilled school places rose from 10% to 14% in the last five years, according to the NAO.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

New orders jumped 4.7% for the month, and unfilled orders—the stock of orders that will contribute to future sales if they aren’t canceled—increased 2.4%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Investors expected a larger China order, possibly 500 planes, while Boeing has over 6,800 unfilled jet orders globally.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

As for our wants, they are many and unfilled, for who is so rich or compassionate as to supply them?

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya