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bitterness

[bit-er-nis] / ˈbɪt ər nɪs /




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But even before the tournament begins, he cannot hide his bitterness.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Ms. Jensen’s whole-wheat dough has added honey and olive oil for softness and to offset the flour’s slight bitterness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It can be a long season if the bitterness of the major league rejection of the winter lingers into the spring and summer, but Kelly does not see that in Turner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Earlier in the season there was only bitterness and rancour at Celtic Park.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

What bitterness was behind this I do not know, or what condemnation of his powerlessness to feed his children; but this I do know: his spirit was very strong, and he was an upright man.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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