dug in
Example Sentences
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Rather than pay the fine and walk away, Florsheim dug in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
At that meeting, she said, Mahan “really dug in on some of the core issues that I care about,” including housing, homelessness and education.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Surrey were grateful for Sibley who dug in with a doggedness that Warwickshire supporters know well from watching him pass 50 on 16 occasions at Edgbaston.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
When Brennan countered that his name is public information, Noem dug in her heels.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
As quietly as he could, he dug in his bag and pulled out Nkrumah’s journal.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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