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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The sixth-year forward is an athletic rebounder and has learned to fill the gaps created by defenses focusing on Wilson in the frontcourt. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Crime statistics have been restricted by the government for nearly three decades, leaving groups such as this one to fill the gaps in tracking lethal violence. Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 Models covering intermediate time periods fill the gaps between them. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Community members donated time, resources and funding to keep the costs down and fill the gaps in funding. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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