dig out
Idioms-
Extract, remove, as in He was determined to dig out every bit of metal he could find . [Late 1300s]
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Find by searching for, as in He dug out his first contract from the file . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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No one was immune to the ongoing effects of the ICE raids, the Palisades and Altadena fires, and the struggle to dig out from the hole left by the pandemic and the Hollywood strikes.
From Los Angeles Times
While I have heard of truly exceptional efforts by farmers, volunteers and members of the public offering to clear local roads, dig out cars and keep people safe.
From BBC
Awards season, of course, means it's time for the stars to dig out your their best outfits.
From BBC
On Sunday afternoon, Guenther was among a volunteer crew helping to dig out mud from an older woman’s home.
From Los Angeles Times
In Wrightwood, nestled in the San Gabriel Mountains, residents were digging out of rivers of mud and debris that washed through their homes.
From Los Angeles Times
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