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have plugged

  • present perfect of plug.

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Iftikhar Ahmed's brutal century against Nepal might have plugged a hole for Pakistan while Babar Azam's liquid batting might provoke even Virat Kohli fans into hoping he gets lots of runs in a Pakistan defeat.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2023

But every hurricane season is different, and veeries, research shows, have plugged into the global climate cycles that allow them to anticipate how dangerous a season will be.

From National Geographic Jul. 28, 2023

McCarty said the bill would have plugged a “glaring hole” in the effort to investigate deadly incidents.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2023

Raimann, a rookie, and Fries, a second-year player, have plugged holes along an offensive line that has struggled most of this season.

From Seattle Times Nov. 21, 2022

He had an outside pocket to his dress coat, and a handkerchief which you could have plugged your tooth with.

From Love and Lucy by Hewlett, Maurice Henry