acrimonious
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Spirited, and occasionally acrimonious, internal debate has always been a part of working at “60 Minutes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Indeed, the question “Who is a Jew?” has defied easy answers for centuries, and has often led to acrimonious infighting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
The ending, which I won’t spoil here, has become a lightning rod of controversy that cannot be destroyed, no matter how much acrimonious electricity it attracts.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
When Sarwar and Sir Keir had a brief and acrimonious call at about 1330 on Monday, Sir Keir is said to have responded with a volley of questions.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
And now there was an acrimonious madrigal, with parts sung in all quarters of the car.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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