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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Philanthropies and aid groups such as Team Rubicon are expanding their roles to fill the gaps. — Daniel P. Aldrich, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026 By understanding the true scope of the risks their company faces, business owners can fill the gaps in their coverage so unexpected incidents don’t lead to major financial losses. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Besides, there are rarely any US companies to fill the gaps left by foreign ones. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Dating apps are simultaneously trying to fill the gaps between online interaction and in-person meetups. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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