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acrimonious

[ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌæk rəˈmoʊ ni əs /


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Election lawyers told the newsrooms that it is unlikely Paxton could make such an argument given his ongoing public and acrimonious divorce.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

The case, the third and final one brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with British tabloids, has further strained relations with the royal family.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

While most of Eddy’s work is focused on acrimonious couples, he is getting an increasing number of requests to apply the principles of high-conflict divorce to families dealing with eldercare.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

As we deduce from the phone calls Maxine makes back home, she’s also going through an acrimonious divorce and has trouble connecting with her blasé teenage daughter.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

My eyes crossed from picking out stitches when I tried to pair up two acrimonious fabrics.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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