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acrimonious

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


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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He told Wilson that he hoped that he could help broker peace between the two sides as “the new guy,” without the “long, acrimonious relationship” that other board members had with Wilson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The acrimonious dispute with striking bin workers also continues - agency crews have been picking up the city's rubbish weekly, but recycling hasn't been collected in more than a year.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 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

Mr. Merriweather could not drive, and if their dissension reached the acrimonious, Mrs. Merriweather would stop the car and hitchhike to town.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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