throes
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Europe is in the throes of a scorching heatwave, with temperature records expected to tumble in the coming days.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
First filmed before the pandemic and launched in its throes, a survivor of the era of streaming wars, corporate consolidation and Hollywood strikes, HBO’s addictively dissolute workplace drama remains as ambitious and authoritative as ever.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
It felt as if Newcastle had rediscovered a semblance of momentum in the final throes of a draining campaign after picking up seven points from a possible nine.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Since then, only one Russian tanker has reached Cuba, which is in the throes of economic stagnation and supply shortages.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Her whole body writhed like a snake in its death throes.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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