in the thick of
idiom
: in the most active or intense part of (something)
a soldier in the thick of battle
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The win puts the Rams right back in the thick of the NFC West race.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Eric’s amazing reputation as a producer speaks for itself, and I’ve been so inspired by his intelligence, hustle, and ability to quickly solve complex problems while in the thick of production.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Kristi — Kristi is the town’s only doctor and has been in the thick of most important events, despite not suffering as many magical phenomena as others.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
And in the thick of a larger self-care and wellness movement, these new NRT products are just one more stylish supporting accessory in conversations (and TikToks) around one’s self-improvement journey.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Eric’s amazing reputation as a producer speaks for itself, and I’ve been so inspired by his intelligence, hustle, and ability to quickly solve complex problems while in the thick of production.
—Peter White, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Kristi — Kristi is the town’s only doctor and has been in the thick of most important events, despite not suffering as many magical phenomena as others.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
And in the thick of a larger self-care and wellness movement, these new NRT products are just one more stylish supporting accessory in conversations (and TikToks) around one’s self-improvement journey.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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“In the thick of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20thick%20of. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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