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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Subjects range from a dinosaur fossil dig in Central China, the opening of Cuba to American tourists, the new energy in Vienna and the best seafood spots on Canada’s Prince Edward Island to a luxury camp in Antarctica and the best new restaurant in New York.
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Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Artists interviewed for the story describe how their new, more intimate digs in areas that also have supportive communities, are impacting their art practices.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The host then dug in to keep Madrid’s superstars at arm’s length, with both sides struggling to find a decisive goal.
—Ben Church, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
The president also dug in on eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, cracking down on immigration and touted anti-trans policies.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Artists interviewed for the story describe how their new, more intimate digs in areas that also have supportive communities, are impacting their art practices.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The host then dug in to keep Madrid’s superstars at arm’s length, with both sides struggling to find a decisive goal.
—Ben Church, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
The president also dug in on eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, cracking down on immigration and touted anti-trans policies.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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