dig for
Example Sentences
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Deadly accidents are not uncommon in Colombia, especially at unlicensed mines where locals dig for precious metals without any official oversight.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Soon after the quakes, many Venezuelans complained they were left alone to dig for families in the ruins and criticized the government's response until international teams arrived.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Accompanied by specially-trained truffle dogs, foodies get dirt under their nails as they dig for these stinky “black diamonds.”
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
Luria, like some other analysts, says there’s room for investors to selectively dig for bargains.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
It rains so hard that my brothers are not able to go up the mountain to dig for potatoes and bamboo.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
