in the throes of
idiom
: experiencing (something painful)
She met him while he was in the throes of a messy divorce.
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Alexander Skarsgård, also in the throes of press for his film Pillion, tapped Alessandro Michele to create a custom Valentino suit with an electric silk button-up.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
The changes are spurred in part by high-profile instances of police responding with force to people in the throes of a mental health crisis.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Wall Street is also in the throes of the Santa Claus rally period, a historically strong time for the stock market.
—Sean Conlon,fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
The 49ers came off their bye week to host the struggling Tennessee Titans — owners of the NFL’s worst record — and handled business while in the throes of a crowded playoff race in the NFC.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
The changes are spurred in part by high-profile instances of police responding with force to people in the throes of a mental health crisis.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Wall Street is also in the throes of the Santa Claus rally period, a historically strong time for the stock market.
—Sean Conlon,fred Imbert, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
The 49ers came off their bye week to host the struggling Tennessee Titans — owners of the NFL’s worst record — and handled business while in the throes of a crowded playoff race in the NFC.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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“In the throes of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20throes%20of. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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