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bitter

[bit-er] / ˈbɪt ər /




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Bitter melon, or uchche in Bengali—a staple in Ma’s cooking.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Bitter political rivals Pakistan and India have not played bilateral cricket for more than a decade and meet only at global or regional tournament events, and only on neutral territory.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Bitter north winds will surge across the country on Wednesday and Thursday, with frequent snow showers at sea-level across the north of Scotland and down some eastern and western coasts.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

“None of this is good for the growers,” Bitter said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

Bitter had completed the figure in the middle, but it was nothing like what the softness of the ragas would have predicted.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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