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bitterness

[bit-er-nis] / ˈbɪt ər nɪs /




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The bitterness lingers all these years later: “The less competent or the less knowledgeable or intelligent members of the Senate were the ones that sunk him,” says Mr. Meese, who seldom speaks ill of anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Luke’s piece tells the story of Mike Love, 85, the last remaining member of one of the 20th century’s consummate pop acts, while also reflecting on nostalgia, bitterness, legacy, and mortality.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

And that is exactly what his company's Kamakurayama Natto, touted as "extremely stringy" but minus "stinkiness and bitterness," seeks to achieve.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Bram, his husband, has a demanding job at a museum in Rotterdam and Arnold’s bitterness has grown wearying.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

His voice had a strange quality of bitterness to it.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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