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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Glenn himself understands how the trenches set the tone for the team.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
In addition to the trenches, receiver became a position the Vikings targeted, and there are multiple layers to their need.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles Chargers: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas The Chargers love to build in the trenches, and Collins is a massive, run-stuffing presence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The Lions built one of the NFL’s most potent offenses by focusing on the trenches and reimagining the running back room.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
In addition to the trenches, receiver became a position the Vikings targeted, and there are multiple layers to their need.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles Chargers: Alfred Collins, DT, Texas The Chargers love to build in the trenches, and Collins is a massive, run-stuffing presence.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The Lions built one of the NFL’s most potent offenses by focusing on the trenches and reimagining the running back room.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the trenches
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“The trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20trenches. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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