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
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
Of the countries surveyed, France was hardest hit, with its national PMI pointing to the largest drop in activity since late 2020, when the global economy was in the throes of the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Australia's army is in the throes of a major transformation, equipping itself with long-range firepower, drones and other modern combat tools.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
But a year later, when Germany was in the throes of World War I, fourteen-year-old Dasch volunteered to work as a clerk in the German Army.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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