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throes n

Throes means a hard or painful struggle. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of throes

  • a hard or painful struggle

Usage examples of throes

The nation remained in the throes of war.

The company was in the throes of a painful reorganization.

She finished the book while in the throes of a fever.

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