slot
noun
a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter.
was slotting
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past progressiveof slot.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Schmetzer’s main change was slotting Ruidiaz back up top with Jordan Morris playing on the right wing.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2023
Among the changes to the starting lineup Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer was forced to make was slotting in midfielder Ethan Dobbelaere and Cissoko.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
By May, he was slotting Sanders into live press briefings.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 17, 2018
