dig in

Example Sentences

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Sometimes, when people feel pressured to make decisions, it only causes them to dig in further.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

But if you dig in, you’ll find some lines that are really telling.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2025

"We're going to dig in to find out how we improve upon that."

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

Sustenance is offered — a hummus sandwich, not one of the character’s favorites — but the plot won’t allow him to dig in just yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

Every time Rachel leaned over to dig in her purse she kept one hand on the chest of her linen jacket and it still made a small clinking noise.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver