Example Sentences

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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

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

International assistance and aid groups have plugged some of the shortfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2020

Then Peter said he thought somebody must have plugged the bugle up with something, and he asked his sister to light the gas in the entry while he cleaned it out.

From Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot by Clark, Charles Heber