burrowing

Example Sentences

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He is used to it and protects himself by burrowing deeper into his daily routine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A giant barn owl, a type of rodent called a hutia, and a burrowing bee entered a cave.

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

For a solid hour he keeps Evy, and the audience, feeling as if we’re burrowing down a rabbit hole that keeps taking odd turns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Mr. Whiskers answered by burrowing deeper under the quilt.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson