dug in
Example Sentences
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After the US-led coalition liberated Kuwait in 1991, American troops dug in.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, the conflict has settled into a grinding war of attrition, with both sides deeply dug in.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
It was impressive how Scotland dug in, defending brilliantly, bodies being thrown in the way of things.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
New Zealand Army Capt. Will Hutchinson, whose country is also boosting defense spending, said the scale of the drill and the way the troops were dug in on the beach were new for his soldiers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
“We played cards and board games and word games. And we dug in her garden and played tag.”
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
