digs

Example Sentences

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While the two candidates have needled each other with personal digs and insults throughout much of the campaign, they appeared to set that energy aside during the Clovis forum and even traded some compliments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Alessandra Malito writes the Help Me Retire column, in which she digs deeply to assist MarketWatch readers navigating complicated sets of rules on retirement planning, taxes and government benefits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Dinnis, who directed the initial digs and will lead the new excavation project, said he was optimistic about what they would uncover.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

A new comprehensive survey this week by the research group Focaldata digs deep into the attitudes of thousands of voters likely to take part in the Democratic primaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

These archaeological digs have also turned up some 800,000 everyday objects including china, toys, and even amulets suggesting a connection to West African tribal religions and traditions.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis