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Example Sentences

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Officials estimate Lake Powell will receive the least amount of water this year since the reservoir began to fill in 1963.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

To fill in the gaps, the department has looked to using overtime, which has increased concerns about overtime costs as well as the possibility of burnout by deputies working long hours.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Nike could have a dead cat bounce and perhaps fill in that gap, but look for this to grind lower into the $30 range later this year.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

All other parts provide accompaniment or fill in the chords.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones