dig for

Example Sentences

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Accompanied by specially-trained truffle dogs, foodies get dirt under their nails as they dig for these stinky “black diamonds.”

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Luria, like some other analysts, says there’s room for investors to selectively dig for bargains.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

From May to October, continuing a tradition launched in 2011, visitors can pay extra to dig for their own fossils in more recent, less scientifically significant geographical strata.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2025

Accidents are common in the country as much mining activity is unregulated, with miners using unsafe methods to dig for gold.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

Then I dig for some change in my pocket and head into the first subway station I can find.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu