in the thick of
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: in the most active or intense part of (something)
a soldier in the thick of battle
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Abbey Murphy, of course, was in the thick of it.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The senior guard has hit 68 shots from behind the arc and is averaging 13 ppg and 5 rpg for a Panthers team in the thick of the District 25-5A playoff race.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Hollywood’s most glamorous star’s came out swinging, which makes sense in the thick of fashion week and awards show season.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Golden State Warriors The Warriors are in the thick of the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, but their playoff hopes took a big hit earlier this week after Jimmy Butler tore his ACL.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The senior guard has hit 68 shots from behind the arc and is averaging 13 ppg and 5 rpg for a Panthers team in the thick of the District 25-5A playoff race.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Hollywood’s most glamorous star’s came out swinging, which makes sense in the thick of fashion week and awards show season.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Golden State Warriors The Warriors are in the thick of the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, but their playoff hopes took a big hit earlier this week after Jimmy Butler tore his ACL.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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“In the thick of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20thick%20of. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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