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Recent Examples of dig in
But also, dig in to the story behind this restaurant.
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
For those considering fall planting, aim to dig in about 60 to 90 days before the first hard frost arrives.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Whether candidates voluntarily bow out — or dig in — may determine whether Democrats sidestep their worst-case scenario.
—James Ward, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
With the new outsole compound also comes a multi-directional hex pattern that enables a runner to dig in on soft ground without being overburdensome on pavement.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
For those considering fall planting, aim to dig in about 60 to 90 days before the first hard frost arrives.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Whether candidates voluntarily bow out — or dig in — may determine whether Democrats sidestep their worst-case scenario.
—James Ward, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
With the new outsole compound also comes a multi-directional hex pattern that enables a runner to dig in on soft ground without being overburdensome on pavement.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
Verb
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So this is really just an extraordinary story of a sheriff that can just hang on.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Like traditional artwork, Piper said her quilts are not made to be utilized, but to hang on a wall like an oil painting would hang.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The dogs tried to curl up wherever possible to take short naps.—
Delbert L. Chears,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The plush armrests on this velveteen Article sofa look like the perfect place to curl up for a nap or with a good book.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Iran may still attempt to widen the conflict’s economic and geopolitical impact to keep up pressure and push for a ceasefire in its favor, but that could also backfire, said Benjamin Radd, a political scientist and senior fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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For now, retailers who sell kratom products are simply carrying on until they’re investigated by county health inspectors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gavalas went to the location, and the bot carried on the fiction.—
Brittany Wallman
Updated March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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