But their case has been the catalyst for a bitter political row, raising fundamental questions about society's ability to deal adequately with racial violence.

They had a bitter row on the after-plan in front of the men.

You should bend over backwards to avoid bitter personal rows and the holding of grudges.

Both sides then committed themselves to finding some middle ground in the bitter row about pay and working practices during this strike-free "period of calm".

He had expected a bitter row, but she had offered none.

The action was successful, but the aftermath spilled out into a bitter row coloured by party politics.

They have a bitter row and Anna believes the relationship is over.

This has generated one of the most bitter scientific rows of recent times.

Soon after, she becomes locked in a bitter row with her mother, Pauline.

A bitter row ensued, and for two days neither of us spoke to the other.