trenches
Example Sentences
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On schist foundations, cautious engineers knew to build in safety features like a series of cut-off trenches and drainage pipes — a step Mulholland had neglected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
And that’s the result of a formidable quantity of skills acquired over half a century immersed in the rock ‘n’ roll trenches, whether as a listener, critic, producer, or active participant.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
In some areas, trenches have been dug to act as fire breaks.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“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
“Wish you were in the trenches with me,” I say.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
