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throes

/θroʊz/ /θrəʊz/
noun
General
  1. 1 sancılı dönem, çalkantı

Definition (English)

The most difficult part of an activity or change, while you are still in it.

Example Sentences

  1. The company was in the throes of bankruptcy.
    Şirket iflasın sancılı dönemini yaşıyordu.
  2. He was in the throes of a difficult decision.
    Zor bir kararın sancılarını yaşıyordu.
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 sancı, ıstırap

Definition (English)

Strong, violent pains, especially at the time of childbirth or death.

Example Sentences

  1. She was in the throes of labour when the ambulance arrived.
    Ambulans geldiğinde doğum sancıları içindeydi.
  2. The injured bird was in its death throes.
    Yaralı kuş can çekişiyordu.

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Collocations

in the throes ofdeath throesthe throes of childbirth