bitter

Example Sentences

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After winning narrowly in Runcorn last year, this time around Reform tasted the bitter wine of narrow defeat.

From BBC

For years, Canada and India have had bitter relations, expelling diplomats and stalling trade talks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police did not specify how many people they suspected were aiding Freeman, or whether they lived in the local area - and the accusation left a bitter taste for many in Porepunkah.

From BBC

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

From Literature

“It smells sweet,” said Bork, “but also kind of … bitter, like a tart berry. It’s hard to describe, but the smell is unmistakable and it’s all over you.”

From Literature