dig into
Example Sentences
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If plastic gets stuck on their bodies, it can dig into their skin as they grow.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Ranvia had back pain, her bra straps would dig into her, and exercise was difficult.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But he finds that clients’ excitement can fade as they dig into the details.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
I hope that you can hire a tax pro with the right experience who can dig into the debt owed and reduce it for you to a manageable amount.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Takumi shook his head, his hands pushing aside leaves to dig into the still-wet dirt beneath.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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