death throes
Example Sentences
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A young man from Modesto heads to USC during the death throes of the studio system and ends up altering the course of Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
But those who conclude that the petrodollar is already in its death throes are reading the map upside down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
“The Gilded Age” embarks on its third season as America writhes in what many believe to be its death throes.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2025
Ms Pierre feels the country is in its death throes.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024
Her whole body writhed like a snake in its death throes.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
