in the throes of
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: experiencing (something painful)
She met him while he was in the throes of a messy divorce.
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Government investment into cultural initiatives, especially in Saudi Arabia, which is in the throes of its economic diversification plan, Vision 2030, is also propelling new talents onto the international scene.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
At one point, Ron walks into a diner in the throes of chaos.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
America was in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some doctors were prescribing hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to treat sick patients, though the FDA had not approved the medications for that purpose.
—Elizabeth Chiarello, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
The kitten in Ohio acts like a 15-year-old in the throes of adolescence.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
At one point, Ron walks into a diner in the throes of chaos.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
America was in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some doctors were prescribing hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to treat sick patients, though the FDA had not approved the medications for that purpose.
—Elizabeth Chiarello, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
The kitten in Ohio acts like a 15-year-old in the throes of adolescence.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the throes of
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