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trenches

British  
/ ˈtrɛntʃɪz /

plural noun

  1. a system of excavations used for the protection of troops, esp those ( the Trenches ) used at the front line in World War I

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Trenches and fences will compose the barrier, patrolled by military personnel.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Trenches were oversized; button-down cotton shirts were layered one over the other; trousers featured deep cuffs, while jacket shoulders were slightly enlarged.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

With Gaga, he said this week on “The Trenches Talk” podcast, Sher noticed he was having a hard time making any connection with her whatsoever.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Trenches have been dug along roads, outside other settlements and at the city airports of Melitopol and Berdiansk.

From Reuters • Apr. 27, 2023

Trenches were carved into the ground, diverting water from the river to the many deep pits that had been dug.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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