to the death
idiom
1
: until someone is dead
The warriors would fight to the death.
a battle to the death
2
: with all of one's energy and effort
Some parents do not want the school to be closed, and say they'll fight to the death for it.
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One measure announced would force social media companies to retain data after a child's death, unless the online activity is clearly unrelated to the death.
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Austin police have charged a man in connection to the death of an elderly man who died four days after being left beaten, bloody and unconscious in front of an East Austin apartment.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The four Massachusetts State Police officers who have been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a trooper trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia have been relieved of duty and had their certifications suspended.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Prescott said his office would not be taking any action given the lack of any criminal behavior contributing to the death.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
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Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
Austin police have charged a man in connection to the death of an elderly man who died four days after being left beaten, bloody and unconscious in front of an East Austin apartment.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The four Massachusetts State Police officers who have been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a trooper trainee Enrique Delgado-Garcia have been relieved of duty and had their certifications suspended.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Prescott said his office would not be taking any action given the lack of any criminal behavior contributing to the death.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
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“To the death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20death. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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