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Recent Examples of dig in
Russia is trying to push back a Ukrainian incursion into Kursk that was launched in early August, but Ukraine’s troops are dug in.
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Washington’s trading partners will have to decide whether to negotiate with him or to dig in for a protracted trade war.
—Peter E. Harrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
But in recent days, Trump has offered public support for Hegseth and his nominee has dug in while meeting with a range of Senate Republicans.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump ultimately dug in on Pete Hegseth as his defense secretary nominee after efforts to replace him with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fell short, according to national political correspondent Maggie Haberman.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Washington’s trading partners will have to decide whether to negotiate with him or to dig in for a protracted trade war.
—Peter E. Harrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
But in recent days, Trump has offered public support for Hegseth and his nominee has dug in while meeting with a range of Senate Republicans.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024
President-elect Donald Trump ultimately dug in on Pete Hegseth as his defense secretary nominee after efforts to replace him with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fell short, according to national political correspondent Maggie Haberman.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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The Bills hung on when a wide-open Mark Andrews dropped a 2-point conversion pass from Lamar Jackson, allowing the ball to bounce off his chest with 1:33 left.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Bears trailed 35-33 at the half but rallied with an 18-9 third-quarter advantage to take a seven-point lead, then hung on down the stretch to pick up the victory.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Picture yourself curled up under a heated blanket, immersed in a really good book, while snow gathers on the porch of your very own tiny house.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
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What’s Great About It Easy to clean Water and odors evaporate Sleek What Could Be Better Corners are prone to curl up Backing gradually loses its texture While not as plush as memory foam, cotton bath mats are still a great addition to your bathroom.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti will need to bump Harbaugh to keep up with escalating coach salaries.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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From crumbling drainage systems to outdated technologies, urban spaces need fresh ideas and investments to keep up with the demands of modern living.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Based on that data training, modern-era AI does a relatively remarkable job of mimicking how humans interact and can carry on conversations.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Basketball and being a Bulldog are in the blood for Lewis, whose mom Melissa played at Buena and now works in the College and Career Center at her alma mater, getting to watch her daughter carry on the program’s winning tradition.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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