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Examples of throe in a Sentence
collapsed in the throes of agony
that third-world country is caught up in the throes of a democratic revolution
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Garland’s characters are constantly caught between the throes of evolution or death, and sometimes both.
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The story is ripped from the pages of Nicholls' 2009 book, which charts 20 years in the lives of the main characters — from their initial rendezvous as fresh college graduates through the throes of adulthood.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Steve Miller was going through his last throes with Mercury Records.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024
The footage ends with Cavill's Geralt in the heated throes of battle when his opponent shatters his sword into bits.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 July 2023
While the discussions between Congress and the State Department drag on, gang attacks against critical infrastructure in Haiti’s capital have sent the country deeper into the throes of political violence and chaos not seen in decades.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Jackson emerged from the throes of the Chiefs defense to convert a fourth-and-1 for a 21-yard gain.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024
During the throes of the pandemic, Patinkin found a way to connect with audiences that was unique for him.
—Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
The makeover comes in the throes of autumn—always worthy inspiration for a change of shade—and ahead of her forthcoming album, which is slated to release in 2024.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The story is ripped from the pages of Nicholls' 2009 book, which charts 20 years in the lives of the main characters — from their initial rendezvous as fresh college graduates through the throes of adulthood.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Steve Miller was going through his last throes with Mercury Records.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024
The footage ends with Cavill's Geralt in the heated throes of battle when his opponent shatters his sword into bits.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 July 2023
While the discussions between Congress and the State Department drag on, gang attacks against critical infrastructure in Haiti’s capital have sent the country deeper into the throes of political violence and chaos not seen in decades.
—Robert Jimison, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Jackson emerged from the throes of the Chiefs defense to convert a fourth-and-1 for a 21-yard gain.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024
During the throes of the pandemic, Patinkin found a way to connect with audiences that was unique for him.
—Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
The makeover comes in the throes of autumn—always worthy inspiration for a change of shade—and ahead of her forthcoming album, which is slated to release in 2024.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
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“Throe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throe. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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