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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Disrupting the opposition’s ground game and winning the battles in the trenches is an ongoing goal for the Chargers with Jim Harbaugh as their head coach.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Not only was Miller widely-regarded as a dominant force in the trenches, he was also recognized as an amazing teammate, who developed strong bonds and relationships with his fellow Sun Devils.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But McDonald should grade out as an immediate starting-ready force in the trenches.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
His departure opens up a big void in the trenches, even with Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown and Turk Wharton returning for the 2026 season.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Not only was Miller widely-regarded as a dominant force in the trenches, he was also recognized as an amazing teammate, who developed strong bonds and relationships with his fellow Sun Devils.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
But McDonald should grade out as an immediate starting-ready force in the trenches.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
His departure opens up a big void in the trenches, even with Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown and Turk Wharton returning for the 2026 season.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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“The trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20trenches. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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