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Example Sentences

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But a centennial is as good a time as any to fill in what the predominant narrative often leaves out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But for now, without the Dutch couple to fill in the gaps and officials unable to fully reconstruct their travels, many questions about how this outbreak started remain unanswered.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Details of the base—and the risks Israel took to establish and protect it—help fill in the picture of how the country managed to fight an air campaign against an enemy around 1,000 miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

“I suggest the extra funds be used to fill in financial-planning holes and longer-term investments for growth. Funds are better suited toward longer term goals than sitting in lower-yielding savings accounts.”

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Jenny wants me to fill in for you on Dog Squad.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein