dig in

Example Sentences

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Sometimes, when people feel pressured to make decisions, it only causes them to dig in further.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

But if you dig in, you’ll find some lines that are really telling.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025

Far from improving conditions, diplomatic passivity has allowed the government to dig in its heels, intensifying repression and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

"We're going to dig in to find out how we improve upon that."

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

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

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman