burrowing

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At the same time, this type of locomotion is uncommon across the animal kingdom, possibly because it can interfere with other important activities such as burrowing, mating and feeding.

From Science Daily • May 2, 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

But Zhao and O’Farrell’s screenplay consistently reverts to histrionics and outsized displays of emotion, never once burrowing into how either William or Agnes really feels.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Ella is fiercely committed to her job, burrowing into the minutiae of legislation to become deeply connected to it emotionally.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

I did not bother to reply; I only pressed on, burrowing through the tangle of arms and legs like a hare through briars.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood