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bitterly



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scathingly
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Far below Europa's bitterly cold exterior, a global ocean may remain liquid because Jupiter's immense gravitational pull repeatedly stretches and compresses the moon.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Last week, the Australian government said it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" more serious charges had not been pursued over the deaths.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

It represents a rare point of agreement in her family, which has been bitterly divided in opinion over U.S. intervention in Iran.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

She answered bitterly, “Good fortune! Say, rather, sorrow that makes life insupportable.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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