bittersweet
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Beong-Soo Kim, the university’s 13th president, acknowledged the bittersweet mood as he addressed Trojans and their families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
He added it was "bittersweet" that it took "a celebrity having a child with SMA to get to where we are" and felt that is what it would take for change in Wales.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
I love salty, earthy, nutty and bittersweet toppings, like nut butters, funky cheeses and dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Hoxby said the hype around GTA 6's recent pre-order campaign had been "bittersweet" for him as someone who had worked on the game.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
If I ask, she will hold it to my lips, let me taste the bittersweet of it.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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