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bitterness

[bit-er-nis] / ˈbɪt ər nɪs /




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But even before the tournament begins, he cannot hide his bitterness.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Ms. Jensen’s whole-wheat dough has added honey and olive oil for softness and to offset the flour’s slight bitterness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Earlier in the season there was only bitterness and rancour at Celtic Park.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The old bitterness came up in him and he did not have time to cogitate and push it down.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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