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Recent Examples of dig in
The children can also run, climb, dig in sand or ride tricycles around a large outdoor playground.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
In a fortnight, the Tractor Boys had begun to look streetwise, knowing when to press for a goal and, perhaps more importantly, when to dig in and defend.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
One sequence the team dug in their heels to include was a scene in which the Colosseum was flooded for a nautical battle between a boatload of Romans and a ship full of gladiators.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The designer started to ponder the idea a couple years ago, while digging in vintage archives during a stay in Paris.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
In a fortnight, the Tractor Boys had begun to look streetwise, knowing when to press for a goal and, perhaps more importantly, when to dig in and defend.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
One sequence the team dug in their heels to include was a scene in which the Colosseum was flooded for a nautical battle between a boatload of Romans and a ship full of gladiators.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
The designer started to ponder the idea a couple years ago, while digging in vintage archives during a stay in Paris.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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With a hook made for hanging on a wall or a door, Away’s Hanging Toiletry Bag has three mesh pouches for easy—and ample—storage.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Products — including little puffer jackets for dogs — are displayed on tables rather than hanging on racks.Samantha Conti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Cabin Winter is a time for hibernation, and there’s no better place to curl up than in a mountain cabin with a good book, a journal, and a roaring fire.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Plus, being able to keep up with the lives of others through their social media posts has instilled in us a false sense of connectedness.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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While many leaders may accept that human judgment is required, there will be a tendency to strain the capacity of humans to keep up with the pace of AI.Brian Jackson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the interior styling and trim carries on the sense of quality from the exterior.James Morris, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Things have come a long way from the days when such instruments were huge, blocky things that had to be placed on a stand or carried on the shoulder to use.David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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