death toll
noun
: the number of people who die in an accident, disaster, war, etc.
Three people who were injured in the accident have died, pushing the death toll up to 116.
The virus's death toll is expected to rise.
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On Wednesday, the Iranian government offered its first death toll, saying that 3,117 people had been killed.
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Iran's government offered its first death toll on Wednesday, saying 3,117 people were killed.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Blizzard of '78 has also been dubbed one of the deadliest winter storms in Ohio, with the death toll reaching 51.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Iran's government offered its first death toll on Wednesday, saying 3,117 people were killed.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Blizzard of '78 has also been dubbed one of the deadliest winter storms in Ohio, with the death toll reaching 51.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Death toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/death%20toll. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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