How to Use dig into in a Sentence

dig into

verb
  • There's a lot to dig into here.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Truly dug into me like a scalpel.
    — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Some consumers find the strap rubs or digs into the back of the heel.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Much of the trip is on the sea, with rails dug into the cliffs along the water.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • Can't wait to grab me a ladle and dig into a nice bowl of rum punch this weekend.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The cold metal handcuffs dug into my wrists.
    — Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
  • That's the kind of detail Signer digs into.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • If the mouthpiece breaks off, try to remove it without digging into the skin.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
  • Nadira Goffe digs into what’s happened since.
    — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • Nadira Goffe digs into what’s happened since.
    — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • And the Dodgers have dug into his pitch usage and arsenal.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
  • Plus, the wide waistband that stays in place — without digging into the stomach.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • Team members aren’t afraid to dig into a pregnant client when necessary.
    — The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The Athletic digs into the data to find out.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • During this project, crews will dig into the ground, pull out the old rail and pavement, and reconstruct a new one.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • The organic matter must be dug into the soil with a shovel or rototiller.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The band sits snug around my rib cage and doesn’t dig into my sides, and the straps are incredibly easy to adjust.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • The pair has stretchy seams that offer a snug yet flexible fit without digging into feet.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • But guests will be wowed and happy to dig into a casserole starring buttery croissants.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Most importantly, the straps don’t dig into my shoulders.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • If suds and sausage don’t appeal, dig into upscale dishes at Bacchus.
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
  • Democrats are digging into that issue in their questioning of Warsh.
    — Kevin Breuninger,jeff Cox,alex Harring,matt Peterson, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Nearly half were caused by third-party contractors digging into the ground.
    — Brian New, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • By and large, novels that dig into the past charge their readers to learn and remember rather than analyze.
    — Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • With a comfortable elastic waistband, this skirt will never dig into your skin, unlike most pairs of pants.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
  • The wide-leg silhouette creates a modern look, and the elastic waistband won’t dig into your skin.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
  • Let’s dig into the reasons why mulch no longer does its job and how to know when to take corrective action to keep your garden soil moist.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
  • The actor digs into Bullseye's bigger role this time around and shooting the diner brawl in one day.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Thinking digs into more complex problems that need stronger reasoning.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026

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