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digging in

VERB

begin with enthusiasm

Synonyms

WEAK

bite burrow chew commence consume delve eat rise set about spring start eating

Antonyms

WEAK

avoid delay postpone procrastinate

Example Sentences

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Researchers believe it may have been used for digging in soft ground near the lakeshore or possibly for stripping bark from trees.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The PM is digging in - and steadfastly refusing to give in to demands to set a timetable for his departure.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Now, it seems both sides are digging in.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

That would be pretty interesting — though we’ll be digging in and discussing it, either way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"And I'll tell you what's hard to find—Mary Janes," one of the other men said, digging in his pocket.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds