dig in

Example Sentences

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Stokes asked his players to dig in, and did so himself with his own batting tempo.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"We don't believe the threats that the Americans are going to come, dig in and take us out," said Canchica.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

The ceiling is higher and the stands fuller than in Oxford, Miss. Also, coaches at those established SEC powers tend to dig in for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

The Confederates dig in immediately, knowing that more fighting is imminent.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly