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

"At the bloody, bitter end, I really was difficult," Butler said of the series, which ended abruptly in Season 5.

From Fox News

“I hope I don’t end up killing him, but everything is on the table. This is a no holds barred, all out gladiator fight to the bitter end.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Our constituency wants us to fight to the bitter end.”

From New York Times

“I will do everything I possibly can to fight to the bitter end until you prove to me that you are not teaching my children that they are racist just because they are White.”

From Washington Post