bitter

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After initially holding their own against Barcelona, Newcastle capitulated at the Nou Camp this month - suffering a 7-2 defeat - before losing 2-1 against bitter rivals Sunderland a few days later.

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

But none of that has helped the sport get around the bitter feud to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Ordained a priest in 2002, she became the first female Bishop of London in 2018, only four years after the church began allowing women bishops after years of bitter factional wrangling.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

As far back as I could remember, Gandy and I had been bitter enemies.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls