bitter
Example Sentences
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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
It has been a bitter issue between India and several Western nations with large Sikh populations.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“This will be a bitter pill to swallow,” SGH Macro’s Duy said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
There was an etching of frost forming along the corner of the window, the glass doing little to keep the bitter fingers of winter from finding their way inside our railcar.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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