trenches
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“Working with the people was the hardest part,” Benitez said, recalling his days in the conservation trenches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
To learn when those earthquakes occurred, scientists dig trenches across the scarps and study the displaced layers of soil and sediment.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
You led our party to a victory few thought possible in 2024 and I was proud to fight alongside you in the trenches of that campaign.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Whether or not you pursue sleep training for the imperfect strategy that it is, there’s a ray of hope for anyone struggling through the trenches of nighttime wake-ups.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
In the trenches we were told there were black troops in front of us.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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