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

The sheriff’s deputies and local police who accompany the coroner’s team to the death scene have learned what to expect. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

The discovery comes less than a week after authorities began a search for Karen, alleging she was connected to the death of her husband, a veteran Worcester Police patrolman. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

That led, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Vista, to the death of Chelsea Adolphus, 28, from hypothermia after being found on the roof of the hospital during a cold spell in late January 2025. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

In a 19-page filing Tuesday, prosecutors responded to a defense brief asking Judge Tony Graf to throw out the sole aggravating factor that could expose Robinson to the death penalty. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for to the death

• shibboleth
• beth
• breath
• heth
• lethe
• meth
• neath
• seth
• sheth
• sneath