death throes
Example Sentences
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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 second, broadcast television, including and especially late night, has been in its death throes for more than a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2025
“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
