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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Make sure to cook poultry and eggs thoroughly before digging in—hitting an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit will kill off any lurking viruses or bacteria, including bird flu viruses.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Feb. 2025
For dessert, dig in to the Jubilee Sundae with stracciatella ice cream and brownie bites or the indulgent View Chocolate Cake with chocolate caramel ganache.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
Follow these guidelines to ensure your seeds have the best chance of success:
Prepare your garden beds deeply, digging in lots of rich organic material such as compost.
Rake the top inch of soil, removing large objects and leaving a fine tilth.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
But Ford’s EREVs won’t get here before 2027 either, Bloomberg reports, so, for now, Ford will be digging in.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Feb. 2025
For dessert, dig in to the Jubilee Sundae with stracciatella ice cream and brownie bites or the indulgent View Chocolate Cake with chocolate caramel ganache.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
Follow these guidelines to ensure your seeds have the best chance of success:
Prepare your garden beds deeply, digging in lots of rich organic material such as compost.
Rake the top inch of soil, removing large objects and leaving a fine tilth.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
But Ford’s EREVs won’t get here before 2027 either, Bloomberg reports, so, for now, Ford will be digging in.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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