digging in
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El Adli said the area that crews were digging in is located on what is potentially an ancient floodplain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
"We knew they would be up ahead, but we didn't know where exactly. So you just have to start digging in the right direction. And you listen out if you can hear anybody," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
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
Bulls are digging in after weekly gains of 15% and 17% in February and March, thanks at least in part a stake by activist Elliott Management.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
She starts digging in her pack for her phone.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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