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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But when companies dig in, persistence alone isn’t enough.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
With both parties dug in, the likelihood of a shutdown remains high as the deadline approaches.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Bob Dylan is really digging in the crates.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 17 Sep. 2025
The wide, stretchy band creates a smooth fit that won’t dig in, while the wire-free design still provides light shaping and lift.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
With both parties dug in, the likelihood of a shutdown remains high as the deadline approaches.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Bob Dylan is really digging in the crates.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 17 Sep. 2025
The wide, stretchy band creates a smooth fit that won’t dig in, while the wire-free design still provides light shaping and lift.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dig in
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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