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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Detroit coach Dan Campbell decided to build his team in the trenches by selecting tackle Penei Sewell at seventh overall.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
John Carter was the baby of that group, the green rookie whose learning in the trenches gave the audience a perspective to latch onto.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
The Panthers are committed to improving the trenches for now and the foreseeable future.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the Bears are rebuilding their roster for next season, adding five new starters in the trenches.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
John Carter was the baby of that group, the green rookie whose learning in the trenches gave the audience a perspective to latch onto.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
The Panthers are committed to improving the trenches for now and the foreseeable future.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the Bears are rebuilding their roster for next season, adding five new starters in the trenches.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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