vitriol
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He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Now, that is worth remembering - especially when you hear people pour vitriol on the whole idea of heat pumps.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
There’s only vitriol as he insults reporters as he claims he can do anything he wants.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
Beijing has described the comment as an escalation and responded with economic pressure and diplomatic vitriol.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
“I want no assistance from you,” he told Rowan, the emphasis on the word “you” filled with more vitriol than anyone had expressed to Rowan in all his seventeen years.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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