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Recent Examples of dig in
Combining old and new methods, including the discovery of previously unknown sources and the use of statistical analysis, historians digging in the archives have uncovered solid evidence concerning the expansion of freedom for many Americans and the denial of freedom for many others.
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James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
This suit in particular offers an incredible cinching effect thanks to a lace-up back that sculpts without digging in, and the fabric feels supportive in all the right places.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
That upper management dug in and held on, changing everything but the main pieces of the roster through what’s now four more ugly losses, has led us to here.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
So dig in and enjoy, and make sure to play our daily Connections: Sports Edition, too.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
This suit in particular offers an incredible cinching effect thanks to a lace-up back that sculpts without digging in, and the fabric feels supportive in all the right places.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
That upper management dug in and held on, changing everything but the main pieces of the roster through what’s now four more ugly losses, has led us to here.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
So dig in and enjoy, and make sure to play our daily Connections: Sports Edition, too.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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At Blagojevich’s first trial he was convicted of lying to the FBI, but jury hung on other charges.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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But in places like Egypt and Russia, where civic forces are demoralized or divided, oligarchs can hang on with daunting endurance.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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As Soliman paced and witnesses called 911, demonstrators poured water over a person curled up on the ground, Horwitz’s video shows.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
3 June 2025
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In contrast to Scribner’s modish black exterior, the library is cast in blond wood with leather and wood seating and plenty of plush spots to curl up with complimentary coffee around a central fireplace.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Dual citizenship, however, has a flip side—including keeping up with the U.S. tax system.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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But the union said both proposals fell short, citing that the 13-percent wage increase over four years fails to keep up with rising costs of living.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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The Five Stripes will look to carry on that form against Orlando, but the Lions will not be taking this matchup lightly.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The audience was small, and for a portion of its run the show was carried on PBS—awkward, since its host was generally an opponent of government spending.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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