dig
Example Sentences
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The jump in interest rates is making it especially hard for those on low economic rungs to dig out of debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In briefings to local media, government sources have been more critical, labelling the rumours "wild speculation" -- in German, "wueste Spekulation", a word play seen as a veiled dig at Merz's potential challenger, Wuest.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
If plastic gets stuck on their bodies, it can dig into their skin as they grow.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
"The area receives rainfall of only 60 to 70 centimetres, and farmers dig borewells of up to 1,300 feet - most of their money goes into chasing water," he says.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
To avoid raising suspicion, I dig through my suitcase and change my perfectly clean socks.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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