How to Use "acrimonious" with Example Sentences

1. This will mean that eu summits in brussels become tense and acrimonious affairs throughout the year .
2. Many member states fear this will mean opening a can of worms , sparking a lengthy , acrimonious bout of horsetrading .
3. The tiff has grown more acrimonious with each iho meeting even as the relationship between the two nations has continued to improve -- as demonstrated by the ubiquitous korean soap operas on japanese tv and the appearance of japanese food on korean tables .
4. Ms. gillard and her senior supporters fought an acrimonious campaign to discredit their rival .
5. They also illustrate the way in which the acrimonious battle for power between mr zuma and thabo mbeki , the country 's president whom he defeated in december 's anc leadership election , is poisoning both the civil service and the political system .