digging in
Example Sentences
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Researchers believe it may have been used for digging in soft ground near the lakeshore or possibly for stripping bark from trees.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
That would be pretty interesting — though we’ll be digging in and discussing it, either way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
An elephant foot bone found by archaeologists digging in southern Spain may be evidence that a troop of war elephants stomped through ancient Europe.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
“Trying hard to amend,” Mr. Mandelson replied, “Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
“Here, just use my phone,” Berry said, digging in her back pocket.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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