bittersweet
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I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
England's twisting World Cup 2026 story has a bittersweet ending - with a thrilling victory in the game no-one wants to be a part of.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Unfortunately, their relative's health took a turn for the worse and they were unable to make the wedding, which Kim said had made the occasion "bittersweet".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
What’s bittersweet is watching it go out of business with the best season since it opened in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
In a bittersweet twist, the first to do so was the inspirational astronomer and poet Zhenya Rudneva, of the 46th Guards.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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