dig in

Example Sentences

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As I started to dig in, one of the first things obvious to me was the national security risk.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

“We have planned, right after the final draw, a call with the consulates who are here to dig in and understand what the opportunities are for their constituency to engage and participate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Then I would dig in the same area to find new material replacing my finished piece.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman