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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Many schools will lean on existing programs to help fill the gaps in after-school and weekend meals and may ramp up efforts to serve free breakfast.
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Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Unharmed species can fill the gaps left behind, keeping the ecosystem tumbling along.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Federal funds may fluctuate, but private donors and community advocates can help fill the gaps.
—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
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Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Unharmed species can fill the gaps left behind, keeping the ecosystem tumbling along.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Federal funds may fluctuate, but private donors and community advocates can help fill the gaps.
—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
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“Fill the gaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fill%20the%20gaps. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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