burrowing

Example Sentences

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He is used to it and protects himself by burrowing deeper into his daily routine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The pattern closely resembles the scales seen in modern worm lizards, which are small burrowing reptiles still alive today.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

A pair of Smith penalties after the break stretched England's lead out to 18-10 and England seemed to be turning the tide of the contest, with Underhill and Itoje both burrowing deep for turnovers.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

But Zhao and O’Farrell’s screenplay consistently reverts to histrionics and outsized displays of emotion, never once burrowing into how either William or Agnes really feels.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Mr. Whiskers answered by burrowing deeper under the quilt.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson