bitter

Example Sentences

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The strike has been bitter, with collections by agency workers being disrupted on several occasions as striking workers blocked lorries from leaving depots.

From BBC

It was a bitter pill to swallow for a young man who had spoken to AFP before the game about wanting to be an "all-time great" and to emulate his illustrious Patriots predecessor Tom Brady.

From Barron's

In Kosovo, where former guerrilla leaders are still celebrated as heroes, the war crimes trial of ex-president Hashim Thaci and other senior commanders has reignited bitter debate over the legacy of the independence struggle.

From Barron's

Lens have won 10 of their last 11 games in the French top flight and hold a one-point lead over PSG, who host bitter rivals Marseille at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

From Barron's

It would be a bitter pill to swallow if you had to hire another heating engineer and pay a third time.

From MarketWatch