bitter fighting

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Fighting characterized by deep animosity and resentment.

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Examples (10)

  • The bitter fighting between the rival factions lasted for months.
  • After years of bitter fighting, both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
  • Bitter fighting broke out when negotiations collapsed.
  • The civil war was marked by bitter fighting in the countryside.
  • Refugees fled the region to escape the bitter fighting.
  • The bitter fighting left thousands of casualties on both sides.
  • Despite the bitter fighting, neither army could gain the upper hand.
  • The ceasefire ended three weeks of bitter fighting.
  • Bitter fighting resumed after peace talks failed.
  • The city was destroyed during months of bitter fighting.