to a … depth

Examples (10)

• The clam burrows in the sand to a considerable depth.
• The foundations were only dug to a shallow depth, which was a major design flaw.
• The submarine dived to a great depth to avoid detection by enemy sonar.
• Scientists drilled into the ice sheet to a record-breaking depth of over two miles.
• For best results, you should plant these seeds to a specific depth as indicated on the packet.
• The well was drilled to a surprising depth before they finally hit water.
• The anchor was lowered to a safe depth to secure the ship during the storm.
• He dug the hole to a sufficient depth to ensure the new tree would be stable.
• Archaeologists are excavating to a previously unknown depth at the ancient site.
• The probe will descend to a predetermined depth to collect oceanic data.