throes
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It conjures a raucous, anachronistic world perpetually in the throes of breakdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Australia's army is in the throes of a major transformation, equipping itself with long-range firepower, drones and other modern combat tools.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
“I was able to go back to X-Men land and destroy New Jersey, effortlessly,” he says proudly, raising his hands like Magneto in the throes of power.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Mr. McDougall argues differently: European civilization hasn’t returned to life but merely eased and extended its death throes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
And for a moment, while all were silent and still, watching the Lord in his throes, he wavered.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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