Word: bittersweetness
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...guilty verdict was a bittersweet victory for district attorney Gil Garcetti, whose eight-year tenure was marred by criticism of his handling of the Simpson and Menendez brothers cases and who was seen as being slow to respond to the Rampart scandal. Two weeks ago, Garcetti was defeated in a bid for re-election by Stephen Cooley, who made the Rampart scandal the centerpiece of his campaign. Cooley has said he will set up a new division in the D.A.'s office dedicated to "pursuing anyone who attempts to taint the public justice system. Good cops will welcome a prosecutor...
...sickening, disappointing and bittersweet sight...
...sickening, disappointing and bittersweet sight...
Last year was another bittersweet season for Clemente. Coach Sullivan essentially called for a do-over, bringing in four freshmen looking to shake things up. Finally, it was supposed to be Clemente's team, where he led the offensive charge with his post-up play and spectacular long-range shooting...
Inheritance, for instance, is often steeped in deep ambivalence. "Overnight you inherit what took your parents a lifetime to accumulate," Brooks says. "It's uncomfortable and bittersweet." Her inheritance helped her financially but also came with strings attached--albeit self-imposed. "My mother was extremely frugal," says Brooks, "so sometimes when I spend money, I think she would be horrified...