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bitterness

[bit-er-nis] / ˈbɪt ər nɪs /




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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

The melon’s bitterness, the plant’s resilience, mix with the sun’s relentlessness.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The press’s gooey attitude was justified as relief from the daily bitterness of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Now all their pain and anger and bitterness poured over him, sapping his strength.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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