rancorous

Example Sentences

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But the 2016 strike was the most rancorous and controversial: It led to the closure of the Trump Taj Mahal casino, which at the time was owned by billionaire investor Carl Icahn.

From Seattle Times

"The conflict became very rancorous, involving lost friendships, neighbors not talking to each other, and indeed fist fights, tire slashings, telephone threats, and a fire bombing," Couch told Salon.

From Salon

“It’s going to get pretty rancorous, and underlying all of it will be the racial subtext.”

From New York Times

After a day of rancorous debate about the government's response to the pandemic, Ms Oakeshott appeared on TalkTV to discuss her decision to leak the messages with presenter, Piers Morgan.

From BBC

The movement - famous for the discipline with which it enforced party unity - is visibly divided, caught up in a series of rancorous culture wars.

From BBC