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rancor

[rang-ker] / ˈræŋ kər /


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But like any lasting marriage, all appearances of rancor and hatred masked hurt and insecurity on both sides until, in their final push, they unite to take on the men who would see them fail.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

But the consistent tone of “Big Mistakes” is rancor.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 2026

Mr. Stiles writes in admiring notes that acknowledge without rancor the great man’s flaws.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

You have two choices after that: Mention it in a review — factually and without rancor — or contact the Airbnb Resolution Center.

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

“Teach me your mindspeech,” I said, trying to speak easily and with no rancor, “your language that has no lies in it. Teach me that, and then ask me why I did what I’ve done.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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