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bitter

[bit-er] / ˈbɪt ər /




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Today, Derna is a changed city, but the memory of the 2023 tragedy remains bitter.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

She's been embroiled for years in a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In the bitter rivalry between AI heavyweights OpenAI and Anthropic, it will mostly be who has the best technology that determines the ultimate victor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I will say the dog flew first class and I was back in steerage, but that’s fine. I’m not bitter about that at all.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Oteg was drinking his bitter tea when I left.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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