fill the gaps

phrase

: to add what is need to something to make it complete
He's trying to fill the gaps in his CD collection.

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Last week at Seriesly Berlin, much of the chatter was about a general lack of funding outside of the global streamers, and whether international co-production could fill the gaps. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 When items sit unresolved too long, teams bolt on tools to fill the gaps, with each layer adding friction for users and raising the total cost of ownership. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 As Michigan heads into pivotal midterms, state and local governments are scrambling to fill the gaps left by the federal government. — Meg Vandermark, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Education Minister Naima Trujillo Barreto implored Cubans to help fill the gaps, calling on university students, professionals and even retirees. — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fill the gaps

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“Fill the gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill%20the%20gaps. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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