in the thick of
idiom
: in the most active or intense part of (something)
a soldier in the thick of battle
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Viktor Arvidsson had been in the thick of everything in the first two games of the homestand, but had not been rewarded with a tally.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Alex Driggars Ghizlane Badawi Austin-Bergstorm International Airport is embarking on the largest expansion project in its history, and Ghizlane Badawi is right in the thick of it.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Here, a guide to getting away in the thick of the action this winter.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Fortunately for the coach, getting contributions from depth players is one of the reasons the Flyers have remained in the thick of the playoff race with a 22-12-8 mark, including a 5-2-1 record in their last eight.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Alex Driggars Ghizlane Badawi Austin-Bergstorm International Airport is embarking on the largest expansion project in its history, and Ghizlane Badawi is right in the thick of it.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Here, a guide to getting away in the thick of the action this winter.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Fortunately for the coach, getting contributions from depth players is one of the reasons the Flyers have remained in the thick of the playoff race with a 22-12-8 mark, including a 5-2-1 record in their last eight.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 9 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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