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 aggro is an extension of a concerted attack on officials in Spain, something Madrid are in the thick of. Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 But at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night (March 4), Jennifer Hudson and Common found themselves in the thick of the game. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025 At one point, Shaddix bolted from the stage and ended up in the thick of Section 108 with his wireless mic. Chris MacIas, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 And in the thick of the rubble, there Harvick was, on a Wednesday night, walking into his fate. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the thick of

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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 19 May. 2025.

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