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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The Packers have a history of using early picks to reinforce the trenches, and that’s what the selection of Banks, a polished pass protector, does for Green Bay.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
These leaders have been in the trenches for years, contributing in their own ways to the evolving transportation electrification landscape, and their insights highlight the momentum driving the industry forward.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
General Manager Chris Grier will have plenty of work to do in terms of filling up the trenches, and having 10 picks is going to do a lot to accomplish that.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Tillery to Chiefs After serving as a rotational player in the trenches for the Vikings last season, defensive tackle Jerry Tillery has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
These leaders have been in the trenches for years, contributing in their own ways to the evolving transportation electrification landscape, and their insights highlight the momentum driving the industry forward.
—Stacy Noblet, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
General Manager Chris Grier will have plenty of work to do in terms of filling up the trenches, and having 10 picks is going to do a lot to accomplish that.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Tillery to Chiefs After serving as a rotational player in the trenches for the Vikings last season, defensive tackle Jerry Tillery has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
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“The trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20trenches. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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