bitter
Example Sentences
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Bitter melon, or uchche in Bengali—a staple in Ma’s cooking.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Bitter political rivals Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for more than a decade and meet only at global or regional tournament events, and only on neutral territory.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
And when Stan and his wife quietly slowdance in their living room, scored to Dinah Washington’s “This Bitter Earth,” their brief respite devastates.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025
Bitter conditions are expected to continue into next week thanks to an Arctic wind.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025
She nodded and let Bitter take her to her room, let her mother tuck her into bed the way she used to when Jam was smaller.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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