Example Sentences

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Lurie said his concern with Means is that she could use the office to promote the sorts of products that she has plugged throughout her career.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026

Since Slant took over, it has plugged only two wells, according to the filings.

From New York Times • May 10, 2022

For years, Virginia has plugged away at expanding its most congested suburban arterials, building toll lanes whose prices fluctuate depending on traffic and demand.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

Step aside, Oprah: Former President Obama has plugged more than two-score films, TV series and books in his annual list of his favorite things.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2020

It's the next day after Boggs gets ag'in Tutt, an' Doc Peets has plugged up the hole, when Enright rounds up the whole passel of us in the Red Light.

From Wolfville by Lewis, Alfred Henry