to death

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: beyond endurance : excessively
bored to death
scared to death of spiders
I am sick to death of hearing your excuses.
Most high rollers prefer Atlantic City and Las Vegas, where they are comped to death and have more diversions.—William G. Flanagan et al.

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Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 In a blind rage after watching his brother die, Duke catches up to one of their assailants and beats him to death — with a crowd watching. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 In the months since, Iranian courts have sentenced dozens of citizens to death for taking part in the protests. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Emmitt Elijah Mayo and Jorge Contreras were shot to death in May. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to death

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“To death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20death. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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