dig

Example Sentences

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You have to dig into the app, and activate Downhill mode yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

That was a huge red flag for me that we had to dig deeper.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

To learn when those earthquakes occurred, scientists dig trenches across the scarps and study the displaced layers of soil and sediment.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

"When mountains are levelled to dig mines, the ecosystem is destroyed. Heat islands form, reducing rainfall and consequently groundwater levels," he explained.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He takes out the shovel and starts to dig.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin