Example Sentences

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The Journal’s article fills in some of the blanks.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In a fortnight where Europe-chasing rivals United drew two blanks in three league games, Arsenal hit 10 across two games to overhaul their goal difference deficit.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth filled in the blanks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Or how about a biopic that fires blanks?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Black and white fireworks explode across my field of vision, a shifting, shimmering pattern that blanks out everything else.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen