dig

Example Sentences

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There’s also a sand pit where children can dig up replicas of pygmy mammoth bones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

As I started to dig in, one of the first things obvious to me was the national security risk.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He uses public and proprietary data and public records to dig into how financial, business, economic, legal and regulatory issues affect Americans' lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The water vole is often described as an "ecosystem engineer" or a "mini-beaver" by conservationists, as they dig burrows through watercourses and help aerate the soil.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In the summer it can be a bit high because the dogs like to “save” their food sometimes for a day or two or four— burying it to dig up later.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen