in the thick of
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: in the most active or intense part of (something)
a soldier in the thick of battle
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Right in the thick of the Western Conference wild-card race, the Flames aren’t looking to rebuild, retool or reload.
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Jack Lee scored twice as part of a three-goal third period, pairing with 14 of junior goalie Adam Gerry’s 34 saves, to run away with a meaningful win and keep Woburn in the thick of the Middlesex League Liberty title race.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Dreadful game of the week: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets — The Colts (4-6) desperately need wins to remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race, and the team continues to play musical chairs with its quarterbacks, reinserting Anthony Richardson as starter on Wednesday.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
The Gophers are believed to be in the thick of the competition for Voss, and the U often gains verbal commitments from players during official visits in June.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2025
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Jack Lee scored twice as part of a three-goal third period, pairing with 14 of junior goalie Adam Gerry’s 34 saves, to run away with a meaningful win and keep Woburn in the thick of the Middlesex League Liberty title race.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Dreadful game of the week: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets — The Colts (4-6) desperately need wins to remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race, and the team continues to play musical chairs with its quarterbacks, reinserting Anthony Richardson as starter on Wednesday.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
The Gophers are believed to be in the thick of the competition for Voss, and the U often gains verbal commitments from players during official visits in June.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2025
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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 27 Jan. 2025.
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