bitter

Example Sentences

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Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In 2023 it brokered a deal between bitter rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, which lave long stood on opposing sides in proxy wars in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While potassium salt has a similar flavor, it can develop a slightly bitter taste when heated.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

He isn’t bitter about the way things ended, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

I swallow the bitter feeling rising inside me and tap my way over to the garage door.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan