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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

Ms Pierre feels the country is in its death throes.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2024

Consequently, PNe provide an almost instantaneous snapshot of stellar death throes.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024

Her whole body writhed like a snake in its death throes.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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