dig into
Example Sentences
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If plastic gets stuck on their bodies, it can dig into their skin as they grow.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Ranvia had back pain, her bra straps would dig into her, and exercise was difficult.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But he finds that clients’ excitement can fade as they dig into the details.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
But we didn’t dig into Elisabeth Moss — she’s an executive producer, but also we get to see her as June.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
I set my plate down, glance at my manure-stained hands, wipe them on my pants, and, finding them no cleaner, dig into my food anyway.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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