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collapsed in the throes of agony
that third-world country is caught up in the throes of a democratic revolution
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By the time Louis Cartier designed the Tank in 1917 during the throes of the First World War, his maison had already released three other notable wristwatches: The Santos-Dumont in 1904, the Tonneau in 1906, and the Tortue in 1912.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Almost all of the former president’s and his allies’ complaints revolve around the flurry of voting changes that were made to accommodate voter safety during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 July 2024
The first came during the throes of the 2023 year, less than 24 hours after Thompson had his ankle crushed and was subsequently carted off the Bank of America Stadium turf in a Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2024
With the final part of season 3 of Bridgerton finally upon us, a new character has entered the throes of regency.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 June 2024
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Almost all of the former president’s and his allies’ complaints revolve around the flurry of voting changes that were made to accommodate voter safety during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 July 2024
The first came during the throes of the 2023 year, less than 24 hours after Thompson had his ankle crushed and was subsequently carted off the Bank of America Stadium turf in a Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2024
With the final part of season 3 of Bridgerton finally upon us, a new character has entered the throes of regency.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 June 2024
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“Throe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throe. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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