trenches

Example Sentences

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“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

To learn when those earthquakes occurred, scientists dig trenches across the scarps and study the displaced layers of soil and sediment.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

In the words of captain Meg Jones, they had to "go to the trenches" during their title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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

Many of them came straight from digging defensive trenches, carrying only a small bag of essential items with them.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein