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fill in

[fil-in] / ˈfɪlˌɪn /


VERB
act as substitute
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
leave blank


fill-in


Example Sentences

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That timing drastically cuts down USC’s options for finding a fill-in opponent to open the season against at the Coliseum.

From Los Angeles Times

She had been a correspondent and fill-in anchor at Fox Business.

From Los Angeles Times

“This has shifted new unit expansion more towards ‘fill-in’ activity within the U.S., essentially siphoning sales from high-volume locations and resulting in a lesser amount of new member sign-ups for new clubs,” he continued.

From MarketWatch

He will also serve as a lead correspondent for “48 Hours,” contribute to “60 Minutes,” and act as a fill-in anchor for CBS’s flagship broadcasts, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has been brought to Washington several times in recent years for fill-in work at the anchor desk and a permanent role there is likely in his future.

From Los Angeles Times