rancorous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- rancorously adverb
- rancorousness noun
- unrancorous adjective
Etymology
Origin of rancorous
Example Sentences
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That setback added to rancorous divisions among member states over the deal's impact on European farmers, who remained deaf to the EU's arguments and staged months of tractor-mounted protests against the accord.
From Barron's
After more than 20 rancorous years apart, a rerelease of the Talking Heads classic 1983 concert film “Stop Making Sense” has brought détente, and maybe more.
From Los Angeles Times
After a rancorous campaign that saw seven people vie for three spots on the five-person council, the race for the final one ended in a tie.
From Los Angeles Times
Garman said the county’s lawyer assures him that no matter how rancorous the debate, the vote by the county board is symbolic: all that matters is the registrar’s certification.
From Los Angeles Times
Gov. Pedro R. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico lost his bid for a second term on Sunday, suffering a rare defeat by a sitting governor on the island after a rancorous primary.
From New York Times
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