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Recent Examples of dig in
Many are signaling a willingness to dig in during this round of funding negotiations after many, including Schumer, got blowback from the Democratic base for delivering the votes to offset a March shutdown without securing any substantial GOP concessions.
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Therefore, don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Susannah Maidment during the dig in Morocco.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Abbas said the city promptly contacted MISS DIG — the state’s utility notification system that must be alerted before crews dig in areas of public utilities — and began repair work once cleared.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Therefore, don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
Susannah Maidment during the dig in Morocco.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Abbas said the city promptly contacted MISS DIG — the state’s utility notification system that must be alerted before crews dig in areas of public utilities — and began repair work once cleared.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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The Steelers were firing on all cylinders early but needed their defense to stave off a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Vikings to hang on for a 24-21 win in Dublin.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Something about the investigation feels off, though—especially once Evelyn blows into the police station like a force of nature, directing officers who hang on her words.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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There are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern can bring dimension and texture to any space, and its soft cotton fabric adds a plush touch to curl up at home on winter evenings.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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During the last government shutdown in 2018-19, there were reports of trash piling up at national park sites and the organization relied on nonprofits and volunteers to keep up certain services.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a prerecorded message, Lee said silencing a voice cannot silence an idea and urged attendees to carry on Kirk’s mission.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Content creator Mychal Threets, also known as Mychal the Librarian, will carry on the legacy as the new host.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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