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Recent Examples of dig in
For anyone who appreciates comfort food done right — the kind of no-frills, generous cooking that defines great food cities — this is the place to dig in.
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
An international research team examined pieces of turtle shell — dating back some 125,000 years — discovered at the dig in what is now the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
After the truck discovery, a grand jury authorized more than 300 subpoenas and search warrants, allowing the task force to dig in to Heuermann’s life.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
If and when a new CDC director nominee is named, and if that individual manages to win confirmation from a Senate that is showing itself increasingly willing to dig in its heels on presidential appointments, the hard work will just be starting.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
An international research team examined pieces of turtle shell — dating back some 125,000 years — discovered at the dig in what is now the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
After the truck discovery, a grand jury authorized more than 300 subpoenas and search warrants, allowing the task force to dig in to Heuermann’s life.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
If and when a new CDC director nominee is named, and if that individual manages to win confirmation from a Senate that is showing itself increasingly willing to dig in its heels on presidential appointments, the hard work will just be starting.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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Breslow then decided to hang on to all five of his outfielders, instead of trading one or two to address another position of need.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whatever investors and analysts might think of airlines’ attempt to hang on to fare hikes even if fuel prices fall, the idea has generated public criticism.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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This library nook offers a place to lounge and curl up with a favorite book.—
Lacey Howard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Please keep up your excellent coverage of everything that’s going on.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Equations define lines that carry on off the chalkboard, but to where?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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As spring carries on and summer approaches, our homes are already starting to get hot and stuffy.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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