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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Israeli officials blame the militants for the civilian death toll in its offensive that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
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Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Israeli officials blame the fighters for the civilian death toll in its offensive that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Here, Taylor speaks to Deadline about waging war between brothers, the growing death toll, and the challenge of creating the perfect dragon battle.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The death toll from a series of thunderstorms and tornadoes that struck the mid-South climbed to 28 on Sunday — with more severe weather expected in the region.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
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Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Israeli officials blame the fighters for the civilian death toll in its offensive that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
Here, Taylor speaks to Deadline about waging war between brothers, the growing death toll, and the challenge of creating the perfect dragon battle.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 May 2025
The death toll from a series of thunderstorms and tornadoes that struck the mid-South climbed to 28 on Sunday — with more severe weather expected in the region.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
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“Death toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/death%20toll. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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