Where such a transaction had taken place there were no problems, but naturally any forced seizures caused bitterness and could well lead to bloodshed.

Inevitably, that ability to create opportunities caused bitterness among musicians who were unable to join his circle.

But Miss Francisco, 17, added that the dance had caused controversy and bitterness in the town.

Such measures required considerable expenditure, and caused much bitterness towards the British, however they soon yielded results.

It causes lingering bitterness and erects one more barrier against the return to religious practice.

Its thick skins and large number of pips can cause residual bitterness.

An American refusal to sell Taiwan the weapons would cause enormous bitterness on the island, the officials said.

The new ways have caused other bitterness, too.

This is bound to cause enormous bitterness amongst the victims and also further instability in the region.

The move was said to have caused considerable bitterness among Drexel's 1,100 retail brokers.