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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Anyone ready to read about a future where billionaires have to fight to the death for our amusement in order to hold on to a share of their fortunes?
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But on Tuesday, the Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, threw a lifeline to the death row resident.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Last week health officials alerted consumers about a separate brand of raw pet food linked to the death of a cat in Oregon.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration maintained that position in the case, despite the president's opposition to the death penalty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
But on Tuesday, the Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, threw a lifeline to the death row resident.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Last week health officials alerted consumers about a separate brand of raw pet food linked to the death of a cat in Oregon.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration maintained that position in the case, despite the president's opposition to the death penalty.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“To the death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20death. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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