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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Example Sentences

World War I was a symmetrical war, almost equal size forces dug into trenches.

From The Wall Street Journal

This season, trenches were everywhere - mostly in the trademark light beige, but some fashion houses decided to add a twist with vibrant inner linings like Celine or different fabrics and colours at Saint Laurent.

From BBC

That includes radar sites such as this one along with buildings, trenches and a new bridge linking the north and south banks.

From The Wall Street Journal

So here are practical tips gathered from my years in the trenches and conversations with the best technicians I know.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here are practical tips gathered from my years in the trenches and conversations with the best technicians I know.

From The Wall Street Journal

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