the trenches
plural noun
: a place or situation in which people do very difficult work
These people are working every day down in the trenches to improve the lives of refugees.
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Infusing the trenches with Allen and Hargrave should make for more havoc in one-on-one matchups.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Of course, when your in the trenches, climbing out can feel impossible.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
Henry must contend with his memories and trauma from his time spent in the trenches.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 May 2025
The romance gets interrupted by World War I. David goes off to fight in the trenches, and Lionel returns to the farm, which proves to be an unhappy experience, especially after his father dies.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Of course, when your in the trenches, climbing out can feel impossible.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 22 May 2025
Henry must contend with his memories and trauma from his time spent in the trenches.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 May 2025
The romance gets interrupted by World War I. David goes off to fight in the trenches, and Lionel returns to the farm, which proves to be an unhappy experience, especially after his father dies.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the trenches
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“The trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20trenches. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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