Examples of dig out in a Sentence
she dug her old art supplies out of the basement
without saying where she was going, the young woman dug out early the next morning
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Cloutier warned neighbors that before starting construction, excavators will need to dig out the old foundation of the Lakeside VA.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Ahead of the finish, Vegas continued its second-period dominance in the series, digging out of a 3-1 hole and making a bit of history in the process; for the first time in Stanley Cup Final history, four games have featured a team rallying from a multi-goal deficit to at least tie the game.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
To remove invasive vines, cut them back to the ground, dig out roots when possible, and apply herbicide directly to fresh cuts with care—never spray near desirable plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Losing to the Phillies, who’ve dug out of a poor start, matters more than losing to the Dodgers.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Ahead of the finish, Vegas continued its second-period dominance in the series, digging out of a 3-1 hole and making a bit of history in the process; for the first time in Stanley Cup Final history, four games have featured a team rallying from a multi-goal deficit to at least tie the game.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
To remove invasive vines, cut them back to the ground, dig out roots when possible, and apply herbicide directly to fresh cuts with care—never spray near desirable plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Losing to the Phillies, who’ve dug out of a poor start, matters more than losing to the Dodgers.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
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“Dig out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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