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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Téa Obreht connects her three characters across disparate realities, a speculative marvel and a parable of a nation in the throes of change. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 The six are currently in the throes of launching production and fine-tuning promotional concepts in time for the Paris Fashion Week retail showcase, details of which are still under wraps. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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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 9 Jul. 2026.

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