dug in
Example Sentences
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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
Instead, Mr. Powell has dug in and promised not to step down from the Fed board until the probe is concluded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
When Brennan countered that his name is public information, Noem dug in her heels.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
Merino equalised for Arsenal just before the hour but Chelsea dug in and held out in difficult circumstances.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
Sierra dug in her pocket and retrieved the scrap of paper Grandpa Lázaro had placed in her hand.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
