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vitriol

[vi-tree-uhl] / ˈvɪ tri əl /


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Beijing first let loose a flood of official vitriol at Ms. Takaichi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

HBO boss Casey Bloys told multiple outlets this week that the network had taken precautions anticipating the vitriol the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” actors would face.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

With Levy gone, it appeared the easiest decision for Venkatesham would be to sack Frank given the increasing vitriol towards the head coach from fans.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

As I’ve gotten older, that vitriol slowly transformed into acceptance, then adoration.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Seeing an extreme version of his vitriol broadcast in the news, though, we were appalled.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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