trenches
Britishplural noun
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She claims concrete foundations and trenches for access roads have prevented rainwater from draining towards the sea.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
The battle in the trenches will be memorable, with Orange Lutheran’s offensive line, led by Texas-bound Lucas Rhoa, taking on Sierra Canyon’s outstanding defensive line that includes former Lancer Marcus Fakatou, who wears No. 99.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Many employers now expect managers to do less coordinating between departments, and to spend more time in the trenches building products or generating revenue themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Polish and German soldiers worked for five weeks at the frontier to dig trenches, lay barbed wire and place long lines of concrete barriers known as "hedgehogs" across the landscape.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Farther back still, beyond the range of all but the biggest enemy artillery, was a third system of trenches for the reserves.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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