dig in
Example Sentences
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“This is the time to dig in ... for if and when that fire behavior does increase.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Sometimes, when people feel pressured to make decisions, it only causes them to dig in further.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
The SDF still controls the cities Kobani and Hasakah, where there are large Kurdish populations, and where the militia group could dig in rather than disband.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
You want to try and dig in for your team sometimes.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
“Wake up, Centipede,” whispered James, giving him a gentle dig in the stomach.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
