bitter
Example Sentences
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Stir often to avoid burning the spices, which will result in a bitter taste.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
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
But after taking the lead and giving away a clumsy penalty to make the score 1-1, Arsenal had to face the bitter reality of extra time and a penalty shootout.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
With it, they had a single flatcake of roasted acor meal: very bitter, but not too bad once it was broken up and mashed into the broth.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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