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
I got in there the idea of a strain with the Lakers, but I wanted to make sure to not defile that relationship based upon certain things that I wasn’t going to dig into.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
I hope that you can hire a tax pro with the right experience who can dig into the debt owed and reduce it for you to a manageable amount.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Worsley took advantage of the argument to get an extra dig into the pot with his spoon.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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