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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Bringing back a familiar face could be beneficial for a Cowboys team that is struggling with setbacks in the trenches.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Yes, the final decision should always belong to the person with the line-up card, however input from the one in the trenches should never be discounted.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Coach Mario Cristobal always harps that the game begins in the trenches, and the Hurricanes have done their part through recruiting and development to make sure that their offensive line is among the best in the country.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
While many members are still deep in the trenches of sleepless nights and midnight feedings, the Brooklyn Stroll Club has become a space for dads in all stages of parenting.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 22 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Yes, the final decision should always belong to the person with the line-up card, however input from the one in the trenches should never be discounted.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Coach Mario Cristobal always harps that the game begins in the trenches, and the Hurricanes have done their part through recruiting and development to make sure that their offensive line is among the best in the country.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
While many members are still deep in the trenches of sleepless nights and midnight feedings, the Brooklyn Stroll Club has become a space for dads in all stages of parenting.
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 22 July 2025
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“The trenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20trenches. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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