bittersweet
Example Sentences
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve, wading into heavy thematic territory without shying away from the bittersweet realities of death.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
That's why it has been so bittersweet for Howe and his staff to have seen the academy graduate flourish elsewhere.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
I had to scrape my teeth with my tongue several times before the flavor dissipated into the familiar bittersweet oregano and garlic.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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