bitter

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We’re talking about an enormous bureaucratic organization with 2,000 years of weird and troubled history, whose massive internal contradictions and bitter factional disputes are only partly visible to outsiders.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

It's been a bitter 10-week showdown, which revealed just how angry Prince Harry still is with the press.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While potassium salt has a similar flavor, it can develop a slightly bitter taste when heated.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

She wanted to plead with this young man not to blame God; she wanted to show him reasons not to become bitter.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix