: the last extremity however painful or calamitous
: the inboard end of a ship's anchoring cable
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
The Boxers were able to trim the deficit, and fought until the bitter end with Nysion Miranda making the final five points of the game for the Boxers, including a layup at the buzzer.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Bobby played until the bitter end, his final show being the Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary celebration in San Francisco this past August.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Much like previous sessions, many of the education measures are expected to become part of the horse-trading that drives debate to the bitter end.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In a dramatic Season 4 finale, Stephen and Rachel became the first traitors to remain faithful to one another until the bitter end.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026
The Boxers were able to trim the deficit, and fought until the bitter end with Nysion Miranda making the final five points of the game for the Boxers, including a layup at the buzzer.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Bobby played until the bitter end, his final show being the Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary celebration in San Francisco this past August.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Much like previous sessions, many of the education measures are expected to become part of the horse-trading that drives debate to the bitter end.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bitter end
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“Bitter end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bitter%20end. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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