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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Both teams remain in the thick of the NFC West race, but the Rams have a clearer path to the division crown and corresponding playoff berth with a one-game advantage over the 49ers.
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Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike life coaching or career coaching, executives are in the thick of leadership with limited time.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Barring a massive collapse by the Chiefs, the Chargers (8-4) don't pose a threat for the division title, but are in the thick of the AFC playoff race and continue on their stretch of games against playoff contenders.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite being at No. 12 in the playoff race, the Cowboys are still very much in the thick of things in terms of landing a wildcard spot.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike life coaching or career coaching, executives are in the thick of leadership with limited time.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Barring a massive collapse by the Chiefs, the Chargers (8-4) don't pose a threat for the division title, but are in the thick of the AFC playoff race and continue on their stretch of games against playoff contenders.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite being at No. 12 in the playoff race, the Cowboys are still very much in the thick of things in terms of landing a wildcard spot.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 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 24 Dec. 2024.
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