bittersweet
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“The Fire Agent” moves to a bittersweet, somewhat disillusioned finale without losing any of its narrative drive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
To many Singaporeans, Dear You is a bittersweet journey into their own past, told in a tongue that has crossed the seas and entered a new era.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Selin says seeing Armstrong top the Download bill is "bittersweet".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Instead, she slumped in despair and sighed once more, as deep and melancholy a sigh as one might hear in the most bittersweet Russian play.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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