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)
Examples of dig in in a Sentence
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But 30 years ago, a whole generation of Americans learned how to dig in, hunker down, and take sides with their tribes.
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Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
After a string of victories in the first year of the war, fortunes have turned for the Ukrainian military, which is dug in, outgunned, and outnumbered.
—Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Try serving it as a fresh side with steak from the grill, or have it for lunch by making the quinoa mix ahead and adding the greens just before digging in.
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Cucumber-Tomato Salad
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Need a refreshing side dish?
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Look no further than this takeout-only dig in Hollywood.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
And for good reason: these spots are where the baseline Challenger 2—which was designed to fight straight ahead while dug in—is most vulnerable.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Netanyahu has dug in his heels and recently rebuffed requests from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reconsider a looming military offensive on Rafah.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Archaeologists digging in El Caño Archaeological Park in Panama have just uncovered the shared tomb of an important Coclé lord buried around 750 to 800 C.E.
El Caño is a rich archaeological site known for its ancient burial grounds.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Make sure each layer contains some of everything, then season it with salt and pepper, dress it with your vinaigrette, and dig in.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
Sean Gregory, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
After a string of victories in the first year of the war, fortunes have turned for the Ukrainian military, which is dug in, outgunned, and outnumbered.
—Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2024
Try serving it as a fresh side with steak from the grill, or have it for lunch by making the quinoa mix ahead and adding the greens just before digging in.
15 of 23
Cucumber-Tomato Salad
View Recipe
Need a refreshing side dish?
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Look no further than this takeout-only dig in Hollywood.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
And for good reason: these spots are where the baseline Challenger 2—which was designed to fight straight ahead while dug in—is most vulnerable.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Netanyahu has dug in his heels and recently rebuffed requests from Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reconsider a looming military offensive on Rafah.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Archaeologists digging in El Caño Archaeological Park in Panama have just uncovered the shared tomb of an important Coclé lord buried around 750 to 800 C.E.
El Caño is a rich archaeological site known for its ancient burial grounds.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Make sure each layer contains some of everything, then season it with salt and pepper, dress it with your vinaigrette, and dig in.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
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