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bitter

[bit-er] / ˈbɪt ər /




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Numbing spray dripped onto the back of my tongue, its bitter flavor making me want to gag.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Leonard played 65 games and averaged a career-best 27.9 points, however Wednesday’s loss was a bitter pill to swallow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and later relocated to California with Meghan amid a bitter royal family rift.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Retired teacher Clive is 60 and widowed, and environmental officer Shelley-Ann is 55 and going through a bitter divorce.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And sure, on some bitter cold mornings, especially in the late winter, when there was freezing rain instead of snow, I would dream about climbing into my bed and spending hours there.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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