dig at
Example Sentences
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Adelheid Otto of Germany's Ludwig-Maximilians-University started a long-planned dig at ancient Shuruppak, modern-day Tell Fara, on February 28.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
After a video of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s polite bite into a burger went viral this month, top executives from Burger King and Wendy’s pounced with similar videos in a lighthearted dig at their competitor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Called “actual” in a nod to its 99.9% platinum makeup—and an apparent dig at its competitors—Robinhood’s card looks a lot like other premium cards on the market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Paramount also added a dig at Warner management, saying: “We expect to make smarter decisions about licensing across linear networks and streaming.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
Michael’s elbow gave a sharp dig at Jane’s ribs.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
