bitter end

Example Sentences

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The 51-day standoff, known as the Waco siege, became the most brutal news story of the year, as law enforcement, members of a religious cult and their supreme leader fought to a bitter end.

From Salon

There shouldn't be any doubt: this is a man who's determined to see through his latest bid for the presidency, once again, to the bitter end.

From Salon

We’ll have to stay up until the bitter end to find out.

From New York Times

“These guys did a fantastic job of keeping us in the game right until the bitter end and gave ourselves a chance,” Miami coach Jim Larrañaga said.

From Washington Post

A five-game win streak came to a bitter end Thursday night at Climate Pledge Arena.

From Seattle Times