: not filled
an unfilled bottle
unfilled spaces
a vacancy left unfilled
an unfilled order
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While districts reported fewer shortages during the 2024-25 academic year, 2,796 positions still either went unfilled or were covered by other mechanisms, such as long-term substitute teachers, according to the latest data from the education department.
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
In Wisconsin, where many such jobs regularly go unfilled, proponents say the grants could set low-income residents on a path to better jobs, while also aiding the employers and the communities that rely on those workers.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
Many management jobs remain unfilled due to concerns about burnout; most people don’t want to have to choose between working 80 hours a week and being successful.
—Andrew Block, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Nevertheless, the board made some cuts, mostly in unfilled positions.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 2 July 2025
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
In Wisconsin, where many such jobs regularly go unfilled, proponents say the grants could set low-income residents on a path to better jobs, while also aiding the employers and the communities that rely on those workers.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025
Many management jobs remain unfilled due to concerns about burnout; most people don’t want to have to choose between working 80 hours a week and being successful.
—Andrew Block, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Nevertheless, the board made some cuts, mostly in unfilled positions.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 2 July 2025
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“Unfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfilled. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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