trenches

Example Sentences

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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

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

She said: "Substantial protective measures were installed, including the erection of walls and the digging of trenches to mitigate the impact of any detonation and reduce ground shock."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

But that war was largely fought in trenches near the border.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Nate chopped wood, dug trenches, and hauled water.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis