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acrimonious

[ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌæk rəˈmoʊ ni əs /


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The already acrimonious relationship continued to sour amid a protracted and bitter legal battle, and as Dan started dating Kolkena, before eventually proposing to her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Indeed, the question “Who is a Jew?” has defied easy answers for centuries, and has often led to acrimonious infighting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The ending, which I won’t spoil here, has become a lightning rod of controversy that cannot be destroyed, no matter how much acrimonious electricity it attracts.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

It tells the story of the chart race that was the climax of an at-times acrimonious beef between Britpop's biggest beasts, which split fans and captivated the media.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

He spat some R.C. into an empty, open locker, casting an acrimonious glance at Art.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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