throes

the company went through the throes of a major restructuring.

she was caught in the throes of grief after the loss.

the nation struggled through the throes of political instability.

he watched his business go through the throes of bankruptcy.

the project was in the throes of a deadline crisis.

the patient was suffering in the throes of labor.

the team battled through the throes of a difficult season.

the artist poured their soul into the throes of creation.

the city was in the throes of a heatwave.

the young athlete pushed through the throes of intense training.

the country experienced the throes of economic recession.