throe

A bottle of pinot gets passed around friends as they laugh about the throes of modern dating.

Like other retail workers, Gail’s shop store room is deep in the throes of getting stock ready for the festive rush.

The long-ruling party has become increasingly unpopular as Japan finds itself in the throes of economic challenges including soaring inflation, a sluggish economy and a weak yen.

“Great Gold Bird” instantly had its hooks in me, its writing echoing phrases I have said myself when in the throes of grief.

Payne was also in the throes of a tumultuous new romance.