Example Sentences

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Shortly after the foiled attack, Taylor Swift said it had filled her with "a new sense of fear" - and that the cancellations left her with a "tremendous amount of guilt".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Iran’s oil storage had filled up and Tehran would need to shut down oil production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Tahlia McGrath, who had filled in for Healy before and was tipped by many as her successor, remains vice-captain alongside Ashleigh Gardner.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Batty instead felt for Atkins, who had filled in superbly during his absence, after his fellow midfielder was left out of the squad for the final fixture of the campaign against Liverpool.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

I didn’t see anyone, but I noticed that the garbage bag I had filled with brush and trash had been spilled out.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings