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Recent Examples of dig in
Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele have dug in on keeping him out of the United States, even as officials in Trump's Republican administration have described his deportation as a mistake and the U.S. Supreme Court has called on the administration to facilitate his return.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Facing mounting criticism over wrongly deporting a Maryland father to a notorious Salvadoran prison, President Donald Trump's administration is digging in on the issue while also trying to change the narrative.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The last few miles to the front line are within the strike range of Russian FPV drones, and trucks and vans are easier to attack than dug in positions.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The Nuggets plan for Leonard for a large chunk of the game was to place the smaller Jamal Murray on him, but have other defenders dig in on Leonard to help Murray out.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Facing mounting criticism over wrongly deporting a Maryland father to a notorious Salvadoran prison, President Donald Trump's administration is digging in on the issue while also trying to change the narrative.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The last few miles to the front line are within the strike range of Russian FPV drones, and trucks and vans are easier to attack than dug in positions.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The Nuggets plan for Leonard for a large chunk of the game was to place the smaller Jamal Murray on him, but have other defenders dig in on Leonard to help Murray out.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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Shelves stocked with ceramics, fusion glass, and jewelry crowd the front room, while photography and paintings hang on the walls leading to the two studios.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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Rusev hung on past the bell, prompting Akira Tozawa to challenge Rusev to a fight.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Once the family ate, the children curled up together in the corner of the living room, watching videos on his phone. March 12, 2025: Setbacks and opportunities Rohbar was in charge of getting the family medical care.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2025
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After coming inside from her bathroom break, Lena curled up in her travel carrier, a spot her pet parents forgot to check in their panic.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Oil prices also rose more than 1% on hopes a chugging economy will keep up demand.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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But as the Sun developed into one of the WNBA’s most consistent teams over the following two decades in Connecticut, Mohegan Sun ownership struggled to keep up with the standard of investment being set amid a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Barack Obama was the first president to communicate with the public through social media, a practice carried on by his successors, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Any lioness would roar and gasp at the change of fortune, but Moira carries on with pride, glamour, and last season’s couture which embodies the true spirit of sparky Leo. Virgo: Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls Lorelai is a hard-working mom who has a unique bond with her daughter.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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