as in inserting
to put among or between others
do you think you can fit this picture into the album? I can fit you in between my two o'clock and three o'clock appointments
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Verb
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Democrats appallingly gamed the system early on by inserting their activists (rather than fair-minded community members) on the map-drawing panels.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025 -
That’s why Kurtis MacDermid remained in the lineup on their fourth line, instead of inserting Lycksell.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football.—
Eric Olson,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Sear stew beef on all sides in a single layer, working in batches if needed.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the event, the importance of introducing young people to music was emphasized by Smith and his foundation.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The third play shows the Bucs introducing a slight wrinkle to their formation, giving Mayfield and Egbuka a different look.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Fitting (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitting%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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