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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In December, the musician blasted the president for his inhumane response to the death of Rob Reiner.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
But the morning after, the article published by The New York Times dedicated only a single paragraph to the death and destruction.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
However, only the brightest red supergiants can drive outflows of material powerful enough to trigger this transitional phase that leads eventually to the death of the star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
There are also apocryphal letters, apocalyptic texts and passion narratives that add details to the death and resurrection of Jesus.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
But the morning after, the article published by The New York Times dedicated only a single paragraph to the death and destruction.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
However, only the brightest red supergiants can drive outflows of material powerful enough to trigger this transitional phase that leads eventually to the death of the star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
There are also apocryphal letters, apocalyptic texts and passion narratives that add details to the death and resurrection of Jesus.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for to the death
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“To the death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20death. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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