trenches

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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

Pretzel’s lore intensified amid the Siege of Vienna in 1529, when the Ottoman Empire attempted to capture the city by digging extensive lines of trenches.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

And dozens of trees could die as crews dig trenches and cut their roots, residents say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

American soldiers stood at attention in their trenches.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis