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the last stages of something, just before it ends, usually when it is ending badly
the last throes of my career
involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation or activity
The country remains in the throes of a bitter conflict.
if someone is in the throes of love, they are in love with someone
She was in the throes of her first serious love affair.
if someone is in the throes of passion, they are having sex
