dig
Example Sentences
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That’s why is pays to dig deeper and look at the raw or actual jobless claims, which the federal government collects from all states.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Carmarthenshire council refused plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie, citing impacts on the local environment.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“My client lied to the police. He lied to his lawyers in this case. And that’s a hard, hard hole to dig out of.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
If the 2024 Netflix documentary was an attempt to look ahead, the Justice Department’s trove of Epstein files would soon dig up the past.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
I dig three dollars from my backpack and hand them to him, praying he doesn’t notice the slight sheen of sweat on the bills.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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