throes
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Guilfoyle’s diplomatic appointment came in the throes of a high-profile breakup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Just a few hours after the unveiling of Nico Gonzalez, Matthias Jaissle made it clear he would continue to push for further deals in the final throes of the window.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
While the sisters were still in the throes of mourning their father, Bobby Womack also died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Bret may lament childhood’s demise, but if you had helicopter parents, these throes probably look less like trash than fire.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Her whole body writhed like a snake in its death throes.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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