trenches
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
She said: "Substantial protective measures were installed, including the erection of walls and the digging of trenches to mitigate the impact of any detonation and reduce ground shock."
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Pretzel’s lore intensified amid the Siege of Vienna in 1529, when the Ottoman Empire attempted to capture the city by digging extensive lines of trenches.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
And dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and cut their roots, residents say.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
After that raid, everyone all over town started digging trenches.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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