Example Sentences

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"We can expect displacement sites and cities to flood. Every gap in our response is a gap that armed groups, trafficking networks and despair will fill," Goodstein said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Iranian oil that can’t be exported will fill the country’s storage tanks in two to three weeks, which would force the country to shut-in its oil production, data provider Vortexa said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That may be one reason for Sir Keir to take his time in deciding who will fill those roles permanently.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

He’s also bringing in another assistant with Big Ten experience in Legi Suiaunoa, the former Michigan State defensive line coach who will fill the same role with the Bruins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

“These pails will fill pretty quick,” he said.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt