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bitter

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adj.pungent, sharp

adj.hostile, nasty
adj.painful, distressing

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Changes since that sluggish start have sent the state zooming up the national listings, statistically, but also have caused bitter fighting about which counties and regions should get doses first.

CONFUSION AND CHAOS: INSIDE THE VACCINE ROLLOUT IN D.C., MARYLAND AND VIRGINIAJULIE ZAUZMER, GREGORY S. SCHNEIDER, ERIN COXFEBRUARY 9, 2021WASHINGTON POST

These slightly bitter, slightly sweet spritzes have no alcohol but offer the same satisfying feeling of drinking a balanced cocktail.

FROM THE CUT: 33 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS FOR THE FOODIE IN YOUR LIFETHE CUT STAFFFEBRUARY 8, 2021EATER

This film delves into the fascinating world of competitive arcade gaming, following two men engaged in a bitter battle for the title of Donkey Kong record holder.

EVERYTHING OUR EDITORS LOVED IN JANUARYTHE EDITORSFEBRUARY 4, 2021OUTSIDE ONLINE

I’ve used them on bitter powder days, when friends had to head inside to warm up, and they live in my backcountry ski pack in case something goes wrong.

MY FAVORITE WINTER GLOVES FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIESJAKOB SCHILLERFEBRUARY 3, 2021OUTSIDE ONLINE

Then there’s Ghia, a Mediterranean-style aperitif that builds on a base of riesling grape juice with heady botanicals like bitter gentian root and bright yuzu.

KEEP DRY JANUARY GOING ALL YEAR WITH THESE CUTTING-EDGE NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILSBY DAN Q. DAO/SAVEURFEBRUARY 2, 2021POPULAR-SCIENCE

For Gabrielle, one big challenge is getting used to the bitter winter cold.

AUTHOR’S IMMIGRANT STORY INSPIRES DEBUT NOVEL FOR KIDSMARY QUATTLEBAUMFEBRUARY 2, 2021WASHINGTON POST

Some people may even find the taste of whole wheat ever so slightly bitter.

WE FOUND A HIGH-FIBER FLOUR THAT'S ACTUALLY TASTYAC SHILTONFEBRUARY 1, 2021OUTSIDE ONLINE

You don’t want to get “sweated up” in the bitter cold by wearing too much gear for your activity, because once you stop moving around, the moisture will make you cold, and it can sometimes freeze your clothing.

DRESS LIKE AN ALASKAN TO WEATHER THE WINTER COLDBY TYLER FREEL/OUTDOOR LIFEJANUARY 20, 2021POPULAR-SCIENCE

He was constantly stuck in the middle of bitter arguments between the burgeoning political parties and was regularly insulted in partisan newspapers.

AT THE NATION’S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL TRANSFER OF POWER, GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS ‘RADIANT’GILLIAN BROCKELLJANUARY 19, 2021WASHINGTON POST

Dozens of people gathered outside the precinct in the bitter cold, shouting “let him out!”.

'HIS FIGHT IS IN RUSSIA.' WHY NAVALNY FLEW HOME STRAIGHT INTO PUTIN'S CLUTCHESMADELINE ROACHEJANUARY 18, 2021TIME

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