dug in
Example Sentences
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Instead, Mr. Powell has dug in and promised not to step down from the Fed board until the probe is concluded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Before the two dug in, I asked if they had a message for Noma diners.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
When Brennan countered that his name is public information, Noem dug in her heels.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
England claimed two wickets in an absorbing opening session at the third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide Wednesday before a stoic Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne dug in.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
On the far bank, to the east and west, the Guards were well dug in along their section.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
