plugging

Example Sentences

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But Atlassian just kept plugging along, beating earnings and sales expectations for the last 10 quarters.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

While others worked on phones, his team kept plugging away at car software—and kept their QNX email addresses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Although much of it is spent on basic research, it is also used for plugging general institutional shortfalls – everything from staff costs, public engagement work, and turning research into real world products and services.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

But Les Snead also deserves a lot of credit for the job he’s currently doing plugging the holes in the Rams.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“Plumber told me this dang tree is plugging up some of the pipes. Least bit of rain and the yard turns into a giant mud puddle.”

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate