Example Sentences

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It was constantly refilling and making a hissing noise, so I asked a plumbing company to send someone over.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise, so I asked a plumbing company to send someone over.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Others are far below, hiking through extreme heat, refilling reservoirs and pouring water over themselves to stay safe from dehydration and heat illness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

"We have resolved this issue, and are refilling the pipes slowly and carefully. We expect supplies to return later today."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“How was your coffee-cake?” asked the waitress, refilling their coffees.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman