How to Use dig into in a Sentence

dig into

phrasal verb
Definition of dig intonext
  • But to dig into the case, the former FBI agents needed new badges.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Click or tap here to dig into the history of a rare day.
    — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Plus, the band won’t dig into your skin, which is just good business.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • In the snap, the dog stood on the table, digging into a piece of cheese while Travolta had a bite.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The removable insole is firm and supportive, and the rear of the shoe doesn't dig into the back of my foot.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Plus, the straps and band never dug into our shoulders or ribcage.
    — Sarah Felbin, Health, 11 Oct. 2023
  • This week's episode also digs into a shift in the credit-card fees charged to merchants.
    — Wsj Staff, WSJ, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The pointed Sumo bowl dug into very hard ice cream but didn’t get very far from there until the ice cream had warmed some.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • His back hits the lockers behind him as the skates half-tied on his feet dig into the rubber mat flooring.
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Needless to say, having Bong dig into some heavy cerebral sci-fi is about the best idea on this list.
    — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2023
  • And the rumors suggested, well, the local cops aren't going to dig into it.
    — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Mix and match, or dig into your favorite style or period of art.
    — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The troops most prone to quitting were not the ones facing the most extreme danger but those who were dug into trenches with orders to hold the line.
    — Anna Jankowska, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • What to Consider The liner cable may dig into the ankles while in walk mode.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Available in one size, this wireless bra is made of soft fabric that stretches for a just-right fit that doesn’t dig into you.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • No one can say for sure, but that doesn't stop draft pundits from digging into the Bucks' decisions.
    — Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 23 June 2023
  • This one from Skims is seamless, which means nothing is going to dig into your skin and annoy you all night.
    — Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 26 June 2023
  • Jack dug into a bowl of cereal while his little sisters had their plates of food set out at their seats.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Marissa may be the reporter, but Paige — now living on Marissa’s couch — is the one who decides to start digging into the case.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The trio dig into Nicks’ enduring and timeless appeal that seems to grow stronger with each passing year.
    — Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Alexei’s next orders were to join an assault on a Ukrainian position that had been dug into the top of a hill.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
  • Eleven-year-old Jack, whom Pratt shares with ex Anna Faris, is digging into a bowl of cereal.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The tombs were built with extra pieces of limestone or terracotta piles, according to the release, or were dug into the ground next to the road.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Not a laundry list of accomplishments but a chance to dig into the nuance and texture of their subject’s life.
    — Jonathan Levinson, oregonlive, 16 July 2023
  • Its deep-cleaning nozzle digs into carpets and hard floors, picking up even more dirt with each pass.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • With verve, Domingo digs into the experience of a Black gay man in the racist and homophobic 1960s.
    — Leanne Italie, Quartz, 2 Mar. 2024
  • These glasses are also comfortable, with a lightweight and wide-frame fit that didn’t dig into the sides of the head during our testing.
    — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 28 June 2023
  • Construction had taken place in the dead of the high-desert winter, with the crew losing days of work because the ground was too frozen to dig into, or because snowfall had blocked the roads.
    — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • Following the presentation Vevers shared that the purpose of the range was to dig into and disrupt the codes and archetypes of luxury.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Now the brand is digging into its archives for the relaunch of Old Rum Cask Finish, which hasn’t been available for about a year due to supply issues.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024

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