dig down

Example Sentences

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Eventually its offspring will hatch and fall from their perch into the soil, where they will dig down and spend most of their lives.

From National Geographic • Sep. 5, 2023

But once you dig down and research, it's a very diverse culinary scene.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2023

This is where we’re going to have to dig down deep and it’s going to show the identity of our team.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2023

If your current basement’s headroom doesn’t meet code, Daisley says, you’ll likely need to lift the existing house a foot or two, or dig down, before you can start the conversion project.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

I dig down and try to find the words to explain, but I can’t.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman