intrench

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The armies in Europe are showing us that you must intrench yourself where you are if you want, in the end, to push forward.

From The High Heart by King, Basil

Under the attack of superior forces, the Americans had managed to hold their ground and they now began to intrench.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

However the intruders are admitted, when once inside they intrench themselves behind furniture or stores, and are difficult to dislodge.

From House Rats and Mice Farmers' Bulletin 896 by Lantz, David E.

The prince intends to intrench himself at Suhovola or Yanov and receive battle.

From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

On August 15 Baum came in touch with Stark's forces, but he hesitated to attack and proceeded to intrench.

From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene