dig in
verb
dug in; digging in; digs in
1
: to cover or incorporate by burying
dig in compost
2
: to establish in a dug defensive position
the platoon was well dug in
1
: to establish a defensive position especially by digging trenches
2
a
: to go resolutely to work
b
: to begin eating
3
: to hold stubbornly to a position
4
: to scuff the ground for better footing while batting (as in baseball)
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Hoult took the dig in stride, commenting a series of twin emojis on Corenswet’s post.
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Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 10 July 2025
However, with Hendrickson, that feels unlikely given how dug in both sides have been in these discussions.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Getting back in touch with her hip-hop roots — and receiving raves — inspired her to dig in deeper and craft a mixtape, a form that allowed her and her collaborators — including longtime producer Ricky Reed—more space to play.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Council Democrats argued that was far from enough, demanding significantly more funding, with both sides digging in their heels.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 10 July 2025
However, with Hendrickson, that feels unlikely given how dug in both sides have been in these discussions.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Getting back in touch with her hip-hop roots — and receiving raves — inspired her to dig in deeper and craft a mixtape, a form that allowed her and her collaborators — including longtime producer Ricky Reed—more space to play.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Council Democrats argued that was far from enough, demanding significantly more funding, with both sides digging in their heels.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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