vitriol
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He withstood even louder vitriol to grab a crucial half against a spirited DeChambeau fightback in the Bethpage Bearpit at last year's Ryder Cup.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
HBO boss Casey Bloys told multiple outlets this week that the network had taken precautions anticipating the vitriol the “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” actors would face.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
But he heaped particular vitriol on the three conservatives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Seeing an extreme version of his vitriol broadcast in the news, though, we were appalled.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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