filling in

Example Sentences

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Good morning, I’m filling in for Spencer Jakab today.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

When Udogie did make darting central runs, a Tottenham midfielder would drop into the space he had vacated - filling in at full-back.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Before long, MTT became principal guest conductor, filling in frequently for Steinberg, who was in poor health.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But that sand itself is also in high demand for cement, for construction, for building shoulders for highways, for filling in wetlands for development.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Cala throws one heck of a heater, and Laury, who is filling in for me at catcher, leaps to her feet and snatches the glove from her hand.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone