bitterness
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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
In a brutally self-aware confession, Yasmina observes, “I carry bitterness for humanity, for relationships and for myself.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Repeatedly, Marina is told she looks just like her mom, but the comment occasionally contains a trace of bitterness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
He had not been home for two days and three nights, and when he did return they quarreled with more than their usual bitterness.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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