burrowing

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These deposits may have provided some of the only viable nesting conditions for burrowing bees in the region.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The special-ops forces would have to sneak into Iran, find the stuff, perhaps burrowing into tunnels to do so, and somehow take it elsewhere.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Poitras and Goldin are burrowing deeper, looking at what fuels our humanity and drives our will to live.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

A pair of Smith penalties after the break stretched England's lead out to 18-10 and England seemed to be turning the tide of the contest, with Underhill and Itoje both burrowing deep for turnovers.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

As she turned onto her back, Taisin moved, too, burrowing her head into Kaede’s shoulder, and Kaede blinked her eyes open, feeling suddenly, acutely aware of Taisin breathing so close to her.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo