bitterly
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But many Californians complain bitterly about the cost of living, squeezed by sky-high housing prices and the most expensive gas in the country.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Richard Edwards, defending, Lee had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and "bitterly regrets" his impulsive actions.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The film may not propose a solution to any of our maladies, but it’s a bitterly convincing diagnosis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
It was a wildly entertaining affair — a bitterly contested 2-1 overtime thriller, marked by intense passion from both sides and an all-time historic performance from American netminder Connor Hellebuyck.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
No one could ever take his father's place, thought Rowan bitterly.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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