burrow deep

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To dig or press far into something.

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Examples (10)

  • Earthworms burrow deep into the soil.
  • Moles are known to burrow deep to create their complex tunnel systems.
  • The desert tortoise will burrow deep into the sand to escape the scorching heat.
  • The tree's roots had started to burrow deep under the foundation of the house.
  • Frightened by the thunder, the child tried to burrow deep under the blankets.
  • The powerful drill began to burrow deep into the solid rock.
  • He loved to burrow deep into the soft cushions of the old armchair with a good book.
  • An unsettling memory began to burrow deep into his consciousness.
  • A feeling of resentment started to burrow deep within her after the argument.
  • As a journalist, she had to burrow deep into the archives to uncover the truth.