Example Sentences

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The event will slot in as contracts for other races expire, or move to a rotational basis.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The smaller 737 will slot into a bay currently used for some remaining 787 work.

From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2023

Manager Dave Martinez said Voit, 31, will slot in at first base and designated hitter.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2022

But this year, the future Hall of Famer will slot in the rotation behind Buehler, the burgeoning ace who cemented himself last season as the top arm on the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2022

None of us knows which bits of our lives will slot nicely together while we are living them.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge