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vitriol

[vi-tree-uhl] / ˈvɪ tri əl /


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There would be cameras, protesters and vitriol directed at a high school athlete.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

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

Beijing has described the comment as an escalation and responded with economic pressure and diplomatic vitriol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Can we not inundate this amazing young woman with our masculine vitriol on her birthday?”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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