to the death

phrase

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.

Examples of to the death in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From cancer to the death of spouses to mental health challenges, the hosts have experienced a large share of intense struggles over the years – sharing and processing these hardships with millions of viewers, sometimes in real time. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

The book — with its treatment of racial integration as equivalent to the death-penalty federal crime of treason — has inspired numerous acts of racist violence through the years since its publication. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

The third law, known as Magnus' Law, was written in response to the death of 17-year-old Magnus White, who was hit and killed by a driver suspected to be under the influence in 2023. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Manufacturing a scenario where Link, Samus, Mario, and Fox McCloud could all fight to the death on some of the most iconic Nintendo stages felt like a fever dream. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for to the death

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