acrimonious

Example Sentences

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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

The 20-team tournament had been overshadowed by an acrimonious political build-up.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

His departure from the company became acrimonious, with his lawyer later criticizing how he was treated by Berkshire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Relying on bottled oxygen as an aid to ascent is a practice that’s sparked acrimonious debate ever since the British first took experimental oxygen rigs to Everest in 1921.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer