dig

Example Sentences

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For travelers of nearly every stripe, that means turning to agents—also called advisers—who can dig up hidden nooks while snagging free upgrades, arranging local guides and ensuring seamless transfers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

One monogamous pair lives with up to 30 helpers, who defend the territory, dig shelters in the sand, and keep the eggs clean.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Hearts are themselves unbeaten in six, but they have had to dig deep into their powers of resilience to come from behind to avoid defeat in their latest five.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

But dig a little deeper and the decision is not so obvious as the stats warn that, as brilliant as results have been, they're unlikely to continue in the long run.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I wriggle and nose and bite and dig and claw and shove and push and squeeze and wriggle more and then SNAP!

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz