dig for
Example Sentences
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Soon after the quakes, many Venezuelans complained they were left alone to dig for families in the ruins and criticized the government's response until international teams arrived.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Accompanied by specially-trained truffle dogs, foodies get dirt under their nails as they dig for these stinky “black diamonds.”
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
Luria, like some other analysts, says there’s room for investors to selectively dig for bargains.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
From May to October, continuing a tradition launched in 2011, visitors can pay extra to dig for their own fossils in more recent, less scientifically significant geographical strata.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2025
During the summer she would take us to the beach at low tide to dig for clams.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
