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)
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They’re just dug in deep, looking for a place to lay their heads, reminding H, however tender or frightening their language, not to fear the dark.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Archaeology digs in Another tool advocates point to is archaeology.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
The first exhibition is a pop-up at Saatchi Yates until June 7, which will later head to permanent digs in Soho.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
That's why permits are required for digging in city parks.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Archaeology digs in Another tool advocates point to is archaeology.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
The first exhibition is a pop-up at Saatchi Yates until June 7, which will later head to permanent digs in Soho.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
That's why permits are required for digging in city parks.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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