dig for
Example Sentences
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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
Sitting on a rock with a blank expression on his face, Sánchez said he’s been trying to keep his mind occupied by helping people from nearby buildings dig for survivors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 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
Lourdes studies the checkered linoleum, longs to dig for her bones like a dog, claim them from the black-hooded earth, the scraping blade.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
