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
Sitting on a rock with a blank expression on his face, Sánchez said he’s been trying to keep his mind occupied by helping people from nearby buildings dig for survivors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Carmarthenshire council refused plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie, citing impacts on the local environment.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 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
If they were going to make him dig for the information, then that was fine.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
