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bitterness

[bit-er-nis] / ˈbɪt ər nɪs /




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The bitterness of Hamed's split from trainer Ingle in 1998 has been well-documented, with both sides seemingly losing.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

This column reported last week on the bitterness Mr. Vance’s congressional colleagues are feeling over his continual absence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Its first half is filled with the optimistic insistence that dancing and love will save us all, while the second finds Madonna wrestling with bitterness and regret.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

Mexican Americans have long risen up to defend ourselves and defy our haters, but there’s usually an underlying strain of bitterness and anger that kneecaps us at the worst possible moments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

I couldn’t help myself; in that moment, I granted Traft forgiveness for the ugly actions his bitterness had led him to.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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