dig in
verb
dug in; digging in; digs in
1
: to cover or incorporate by burying
dig in compost
2
: to establish in a dug defensive position
the platoon was well dug in
1
: to establish a defensive position especially by digging trenches
2
a
: to go resolutely to work
b
: to begin eating
3
: to hold stubbornly to a position
4
: to scuff the ground for better footing while batting (as in baseball)
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
The airline is digging in to protect Jordan, however.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
Samara digs in her purse and takes out Abuela’s scissors.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Then, in the meeting, see what resonates and dig in deep.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
The airline is digging in to protect Jordan, however.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
Samara digs in her purse and takes out Abuela’s scissors.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Then, in the meeting, see what resonates and dig in deep.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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