were entrenching
- past progressive of entrench.
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
He pointed out how the profiteers at home were entrenching themselves, making ready to exploit the soldiers returning without jobs.
From Jimmie Higgins by Sinclair, Upton
By nightfall the whole of General Lyttelton's Brigade had occupied Vaal Krantz, and were entrenching themselves.
From London to Ladysmith via Pretoria by Churchill, Winston
