trenches

Example Sentences

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“It’s something that we’ve been at, in the trenches, for months. We started preparations around seven or eight months ago and once you decide to go public, that’s the goal.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Most other moms I talked to when I was in the breastfeeding trenches were probably experiencing a dopamine dip that was subtle and regulated.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

They’ve found dozens of places where deep trenches are planned under oak and pine trees that survived the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“Things are shifting and changing very dramatically and permanently and you want people who’ve been in the trenches facing these decisions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The cart-tracks were full of water too, long lines crisscrossing with mud flung up on either side of the trenches.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya