dig down
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“Rather than sell, you should re-evaluate the whole situation, dig down deep and see if it’s an indication that your thesis for buying the stock is playing out,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
At the Upper Trishuli 3A site, rescuers broke through into the upper part of a mud-swamped tunnel, pumping air inside, then using drilling and excavator machines to dig down.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
When they started to dig down they escalated the issue to the council, who then called in specialist engineers and contractors.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
“You got to dig down deep. We still have games left to play.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
“Sometimes when you think you’ve done all you can, you have to dig down deep and find that extra oomph that helps you get through what seems like an impossible situation.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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