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  • plural of trench.
  • present tense form of trench (3rd person singular).
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trenches



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But at the bottom of this stack, it is still human beings in trenches who are holding the ground.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The battle in the trenches will be memorable, with Orange Lutheran’s offensive line, led by Texas-bound Lucas Rhoa, taking on Sierra Canyon’s outstanding defensive line that includes former Lancer Marcus Fakatou, who wears No. 99.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Many employers now expect managers to do less coordinating between departments, and to spend more time in the trenches building products or generating revenue themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Polish and German soldiers worked for five weeks at the frontier to dig trenches, lay barbed wire and place long lines of concrete barriers known as "hedgehogs" across the landscape.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Wish you were in the trenches with me,” I say.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera


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