dig
Example Sentences
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People in Caracas and the hard-hit state of La Guaira further north have resorted to using their hands to dig through the detritus for survivors and victims, in the absence of official support.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
The quakes marked the start of a terrifying night for Venezuelans, as the aftershocks drove families into streets, parks and cars while rescue crews struggled to dig through rubble in search of survivors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“We want to immediately begin trying to locate people who are still alive and we can dig out.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
So I wouldn't be having any dig at Scott at all.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
For three days we walked through the nights, stopping at daybreak to dig a new hiding spot to sleep away the day.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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