to the death

idiom

: until someone is dead

The warriors would fight to the death.

a battle to the death

: 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 the medical examiner who oversaw Roque’s case, Emma Lew, did not mention the use of prone restraint or any other physical struggle as a contributing factor to the death. —

Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024 These two divisional foes will fight to the death, but ultimately, the 49ers will come out on top and live to fight another day for the NFC West crown. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 The deputies also suggested the axe might be tied to the death on Jeanne Court, according to the audio clips. —

Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024 Later, said track explodes into a pounding, frantic fantasy, the perfect soundtrack to an epic chase that culminates in a boss battle to the death. —

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