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trenched (on)

verb

Definition of trenched (on)

past tense of trench (on)

as in touched (on)

to come very close to being that response trenches on outright rudeness

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She had been dismembered into 14 pieces, in what seemed to be a ritualistic manner.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Products that once seemed outdated can attract fresh interest when creators present them as stylish, useful or different from modern alternatives.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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The man seen in the security videos resembled Ballard, including having a similar hairstyle and tattoos, police said, according to NHK.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
That’s when Family Kitchen resembled more Single in a Studio Kitchen, lacking a dishwasher and a three-compartment sink.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

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