How to Use dig in in a Sentence

dig in

verb
  • Roll up your sleeves and dig in!
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
  • And that led me to want to dig in.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • On that note, be nice and dig in.
    — Terry Ward, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Slice up to serve or dig in with spoons.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Your best bet is just to dig in with a spoon.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
  • Pop them on a plate and let your guests dig in.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The Democrats are dug in on this.
    — ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Someone strong, but not dug in.
    — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Someone strong, but not dug in.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
  • This week, the hard-line unions dug in and vowed to stay on strike.
    — The Economist, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Both sides seem dug in, experts said.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Top with sour cream, cheese, and scallions and dig in.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • That four-decade head start gave the species plenty of time to dig in.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But that may just be leading Democrats to dig in.
    — Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Kids can dig in the dirt, make a dirt craft and sample some dirt dessert.
    — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Plus, breakfast for lunch might be just the draw your child needs to dig in.
    — Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024
  • He was then inspired to dig in, write some lyrics and come up with the melody.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Whip up a tray in no time and let everyone dig in.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But this time, the two sides appear to be digging in.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Once the snow and ice exit, the cold digs in even deeper.
    — Cnn Meteorologist Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The temptation to dig in will grow.
    — Jason Willick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Sabalenka dug in and was able to take the first set from her.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But in the top of the third, Cole dug in for his first big league at-bat.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Teachers threatened to strike, but the board dug in.
    — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • This team knows how to flip a switch and dig in when the pressure rises.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Bake until golden brown, and dig in.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
  • Put on some gloves, grab the cotton swabs, and be prepared to dig in.
    — Karen Wytmans, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2021
  • There was no choice, Repp said, but to just dig in and keep going.
    — Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Put the beans in a serving dish, top with jalapenos and pico, and dig in.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The best science gifts for kids give them the chance to do just that, dig in, and get messy.
    — Popular Science, 17 Feb. 2021

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