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digger

[dig-er] / ˈdɪg ər /
NOUN
one who digs
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A few years later, in 1649, Digger leaders William Everard and Gerrard Winstanley refused to remove their hats when brought before General Fairfax, insisting he was 'but their fellow Creature'.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

For the next decade, he was unassailable, with hits such as Stronger, Gold Digger and Heartless pushing the boundaries of rap.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Over a run of about 40 months, The Digger newspaper featured fervent opinion columns, extended reviews and cultural listings, as well as what it described as “gonzo accounts” of Australian life.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2024

The iconic black-and-white photo of the incident remains a classic for Hoosiers fans and even became fodder for a television commercial with one of his old coaching rivals, former Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

So I saw J.T., but I never ran into Digger again that morning.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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