dig at

Example Sentences

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Adelheid Otto of Germany's Ludwig-Maximilians-University started a long-planned dig at ancient Shuruppak, modern-day Tell Fara, on February 28.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The move came after Beyoncé's win for the disruptive Cowboy Carter last year, and some saw the change as a dig at the star's attempt to cross genres.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Paramount also added a dig at Warner management, saying: “We expect to make smarter decisions about licensing across linear networks and streaming.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

He said that was unusual as there was "quite a tradition" in the Bronze Age of leaving bodies out for some time, as seen on another dig at Broughton in the Borders.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

I didn’t know what she meant—was this some dig at our clothes, at Hampden College, did she want to see our IDs?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt