throes

Example Sentences

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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

Since then, only one Russian tanker has reached Cuba, which is in the throes of economic stagnation and supply shortages.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

This recounts the tragedy of a young man, Richard “Beebo” Russell, who in the throes of mental illness stole a plane and managed to take off into the Pacific Northwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I led little Flora down a stone path toward an open area to play, though her stomping made it clear she was still in the throes of a tantrum.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan