fill the gaps
idiom
: 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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Federal funds may fluctuate, but private donors and community advocates can help fill the gaps.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Some of the pressure on federal lawmakers is also shifting to state-level leaders to fill the gaps as the shutdown drums on.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The young bodies can’t fill the gaps.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Volunteer organizations have been trying to step in to fill the gaps.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Some of the pressure on federal lawmakers is also shifting to state-level leaders to fill the gaps as the shutdown drums on.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The young bodies can’t fill the gaps.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Volunteer organizations have been trying to step in to fill the gaps.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Fill the gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill%20the%20gaps. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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