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Recent Examples of dig in
There was a message there, for certain, the kind of message teams send about when they are no longer resigned to losing, will no longer allow hitters to dig in, crowd the plate, swing from the heels with impunity.
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Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
So that was getting to really dig in on a network TV show.
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Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Squirrels dig in pots to bury food or search for hidden stashes in loose soil.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
One notable aspect of sleepmaxxing is that those who dig in tend to view sleep more as a performance tool than as a period of rest.
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Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dig in
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
So that was getting to really dig in on a network TV show.
—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Squirrels dig in pots to bury food or search for hidden stashes in loose soil.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
One notable aspect of sleepmaxxing is that those who dig in tend to view sleep more as a performance tool than as a period of rest.
—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dig in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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When high temperatures and high dew points hang on through the night, the body keeps trying to sweat without any cooling benefit.
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Of course, those of you who prefer to hibernate could curl up with a good book, tidy up around your castle or watch some footie on the telly.
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Great for running errands, chilling on the couch, or curling up on a redeye flight, this sporty set can do it all.
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The designer, who has rethought his business model with a new investor on board, can’t keep up with demand — and can’t quite believe it.
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Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed.
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Do not use to cover a ceiling Do not carry the flag flat — and things should not be carried on it.
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Five of those have powered each variant of Russia’s R-7 rocket family since the 1950s, a legacy now carried on by the Soyuz launch vehicle.
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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