bitter pill
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Leonard played 65 games and averaged a career-best 27.9 points, however Wednesday’s loss was a bitter pill to swallow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Paramount would have a bitter pill to swallow if regulators actually blocked the transaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
It would be a bitter pill to swallow if you had to hire another heating engineer and pay a third time.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 7, 2026
Defeat was another bitter pill for Zverev, who is still searching for a first Slam crown aged 28 after being a three-time finalist, including last year in Australia when Jannik Sinner beat him.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
It was a bitter pill for me to swallow, too.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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