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Recent Examples of dig in
That four-decade head start gave the species plenty of time to dig in.
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
This tailgate-favorite dip is actually pretty healthy, so go ahead and dig in.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The key evidence was teeth belonging to the animals, excavated during an archaeological dig in western New Guinea.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The temptation to dig in will grow.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
This tailgate-favorite dip is actually pretty healthy, so go ahead and dig in.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The key evidence was teeth belonging to the animals, excavated during an archaeological dig in western New Guinea.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The temptation to dig in will grow.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy managed to hang on through his first nine holes before coming unstuck at Amen Corner.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The two played a game of Barrymore Bingo, featuring staple moments that happen in practically every interview, like hand-holding or getting curled up on the couch.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the photos, the mom-to-be included a snap of her curled up on a fluffy chair, pictures of snacks, as well as a photo of her positive pregnancy test.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Guests can also book private cigar rolling sessions, cocktail-making classes rooted in Cuban tradition, and dance lessons—useful for keeping up with the nightly band downstairs.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lillo himself died in 2021, leaving Block to carry on his legacy.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sumner, Gilbert, and drummer Stephen Morris have carried on, while bassist Peter Hook quit to start his own ace live band, the Light, playing the exact same catalog on rival tours.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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