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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Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged civil war, which is already responsible for a humanitarian crisis.
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Time, 29 Mar. 2025
It was also felt in neighboring countries, including Thailand.
March 28, 2025
Myanmar is in the throes of a civil war that has left nearly 20 million people without proper food and shelter.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Thug, of course, was in the throes of his state RICO trial for most of 2024.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
Avoid making the move if your child is in the throes of toilet training, giving up a pacifier, or getting used to a new child care arrangement, for example.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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Time, 29 Mar. 2025
It was also felt in neighboring countries, including Thailand.
March 28, 2025
Myanmar is in the throes of a civil war that has left nearly 20 million people without proper food and shelter.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Thug, of course, was in the throes of his state RICO trial for most of 2024.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
Avoid making the move if your child is in the throes of toilet training, giving up a pacifier, or getting used to a new child care arrangement, for example.
—Laura Broadwell, Parents, 18 Mar. 2025
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