Examples of dig up in a Sentence
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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After the execution, his body was first thrown into a shallow grave, but later dug up, dismembered, and his remains were dissolved in acid.
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Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Construction sites routinely dig up tons of soil for basements and foundations.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Most of us need to dig up our dahlias every fall and store the tubers indoors during the winter.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Despite her expertise, renovating her own space came with some apprehension — and dug up past pain.
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Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Construction sites routinely dig up tons of soil for basements and foundations.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Most of us need to dig up our dahlias every fall and store the tubers indoors during the winter.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Despite her expertise, renovating her own space came with some apprehension — and dug up past pain.
—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dig up
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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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