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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Prescott said his office would not be taking any action given the lack of any criminal behavior contributing to the death.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
In December, the musician blasted the president for his inhumane response to the death of Rob Reiner.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
William Stevenson, former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was indicted on a murder charge connected to the death of his second wife late last year in Delaware, police said Tuesday.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In response to the death, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney investigators, and the county coroner’s office were summoned to the site.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
In December, the musician blasted the president for his inhumane response to the death of Rob Reiner.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
William Stevenson, former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was indicted on a murder charge connected to the death of his second wife late last year in Delaware, police said Tuesday.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
In response to the death, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney investigators, and the county coroner’s office were summoned to the site.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
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“To the death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20death. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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