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
After a video of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s polite bite into a burger went viral this month, top executives from Burger King and Wendy’s pounced with similar videos in a lighthearted dig at their competitor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The dig at the Oscars’ move to YouTube with the appearance of random loud and obnoxious ads was right on — though I will watch any ad that stars Jane Lynch.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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
But the last thing he wanted to do after digging all day was to dig at night, too.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
