bittersweet
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Every four years, soccer fans around the globe go berserk over the World Cup, but in host cities like Los Angeles, the worldwide spectacle feels bittersweet and financially out of reach.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The move is a bittersweet moment for the Korean community.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
And early writing sessions with John Lennon are touched on in the bittersweet “Days We Left Behind.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Georgie's older sister Steph, 40, said meeting Kim had been bittersweet for the family.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
"I'll see what I can do," says Herr Butterman, a bittersweet smile tempering the excitement he wore when he made the announcement.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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