bittersweet
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Gregory Glass, a 47-year-old restaurant owner, himself an African-American, said a victory for Colom would be "historic" but admitted to having "bittersweet" feelings about that.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
But as Leslie’s situation grows increasingly complicated, Sarah’s emerging love story proves to be a bittersweet, ironic counterpoint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The story takes a surprising, bittersweet turn, and Ms. Hepola realizes she’s in a contest she can’t win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Mull’s death in 2024 makes the ending bittersweet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The tunnel was damp and murky, and all around him there was the curious bittersweet smell of fresh peach.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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