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acrimony

[ak-ruh-moh-nee] / ˈæk rəˌmoʊ ni /


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Carney's address to financial leaders in New York comes amid persistent acrimony between his government and US President Donald Trump's administration.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Liam Rosenior lasted only three months amid acrimony, a head coach out of his depth, before Calum McFarlane stepped to take Chelsea to the FA Cup final, which they lost to Manchester City.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It’s a shame Mueller’s long record of service was marred by ill-judged decisions made in this era of acrimony and confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

"Chinese officials probably want to avoid any public display of acrimony with Trump," said Jean-Loup Samaan, senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore's Middle East Institute.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

A quality of bodies which corrodes or destroys others; also, a harsh or biting sharpness; as, the acrimony of the juices of certain plants.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah




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