Example Sentences

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Appeared in the June 5, 2026, print edition as 'An Ancient Candy Fills a Hole in My Heart'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Fills a backpack with schoolbooks, a lunchbox, utensils, a water bottle, a cushion and an extra sweater.

From The Guardian • Feb. 23, 2020

John Luther Adams’ “The Light That Fills the World” parallels “Scream” in method, as its orchestral textures build to colossal heights.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2016

DETROIT: Stanley Johnson; Arizona; SF; 6-7, 242; Fills a need for Pistons at small forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2015

“Sweeps. Makes sure the ice machine isn’t clogged. Fills the bird feeders.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein