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dig in

verb as in begin with enthusiasm

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In February, New York City Special Agent in Charge James Dennehy told FBI staff “to dig in” and oppose expected and unprecedented political intrusions.

From Salon

According to these records, Gein began grave digging in the aftermath of his mother’s death.

There is a good balance to their team because they carry a threat and can dig in too.

From BBC

The sergeant had punched a man in the leg who was being forcibly searched, and the undercover reporter said afterwards: "I saw your little dig in the back of the leg."

From BBC

But it also has to do with what the Lib Dems have always done, which is dig in to the communities where they have won votes and seats.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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