entrench
verb (used with object)
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly.
were entrenching
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past progressiveof entrench.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A spokesman for the Tavria, or southern, command also reported some successes, saying Ukrainian troops were entrenching after advancing in the south.
From Reuters ● Jul. 18, 2023
The official, Vladimir Rogov, said Ukrainian forces had taken the settlement of Piatykhatky and were entrenching themselves there while coming under fire from Russian artillery.
From Reuters ● Jun. 18, 2023
The French, who were on the defensive throughout the week, completed their withdrawal behind the River Wergha, where they were entrenching.
From Time Magazine Archive
The same night that Bacon and his patriot followers were entrenching themselves on the heights, the Governor and his adherents were marshalling themselves in the city.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers
On the Heights themselves the American musketry had slackened while most of the men were entrenching; but the Indian fire kept growing closer and more dangerous.
From The War With the United States : A Chronicle of 1812 by H. H. (Hugh Hornby) Langton
