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

Meanwhile, he and others relegated Huerta to sidekick status, both in the trenches and in the public — and the image makers followed his lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

“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 rats have become much more numerous lately because the trenches are no longer in good condition.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque