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acrimonious

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


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Election lawyers told the newsrooms that it is unlikely Paxton could make such an argument given his ongoing public and acrimonious divorce.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

It was the third, and set to be final, case brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with the British press, that has further strained relations with the royals.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

While most of Eddy’s work is focused on acrimonious couples, he is getting an increasing number of requests to apply the principles of high-conflict divorce to families dealing with eldercare.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Spirited, and occasionally acrimonious, internal debate has always been a part of working at “60 Minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Over time, the debate concerning the ANC and the party grew progressively acrimonious.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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