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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But then, just two days later, came even more shocking news: Joss was killed in San Antonio, where police arrested one of his neighbors in connection to the death.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 July 2025
President Donald Trump has reacted to the death of professional wrestling legend and political ally, Hulk Hogan.
Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 following a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida, home early Thursday morning.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
In a pair of related murder cases in 2022, Hippler presided as a father and stepmother separately reached deals with prosecutors to plead guilty to the death of the man’s 9-year-old son.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2025
Flashing back to the death of his twin For Pastor Billy, there was a very personal sense of urgency.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 July 2025
President Donald Trump has reacted to the death of professional wrestling legend and political ally, Hulk Hogan.
Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died at age 71 following a cardiac arrest at his Clearwater, Florida, home early Thursday morning.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
In a pair of related murder cases in 2022, Hippler presided as a father and stepmother separately reached deals with prosecutors to plead guilty to the death of the man’s 9-year-old son.
—Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2025
Flashing back to the death of his twin For Pastor Billy, there was a very personal sense of urgency.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 13 June 2025
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“To the death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20death. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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