vitriol
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This context, combined with the fuel provided by the White House report, helped explain the level of vitriol that Hartig faced when she appeared at the two hearings in late July.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
During the seven week trial, Patrick was singled out online for wild vitriol and cover-up accusations.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
“To have this gentleman who just exuded kindness and compassion was like an antidote to all the tumult and vitriol in the world,” Couric said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
But there was no avoiding the level of attention, and vitriol, whipped up by Bezos’ participation or the larger issues it reflects.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
All his gravitas from the Third Trial has morphed into a poisonous vitriol.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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