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dig in

verb

  1. military to create (a defensive position) by digging foxholes, trenches, etc
  2. informal.
    to entrench (oneself) firmly
  3. informal.
    intr to defend or maintain a position firmly, as in an argument
  4. informal.
    intr to begin vigorously to eat

    don't wait, just dig in

  5. dig one's heels in informal.
    to refuse stubbornly to move or be persuaded
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Meanwhile, President Erdogan is digging in, dismissing the protests as "street terrorism".

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"They might panic against the spinners and be bowled out really cheaply but if they are chasing they've got the mindset to dig in."

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They knew they hadn't played at their capabilities but they really did dig in, particularly around defence.

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She started digging in her purse again, but it was too late.

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Johnny would spew a few vaguely racist one-liners and get drunk on Coors Banquet, but instead of digging in, the years changed him.

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