on a sour note
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Investec economist Ellie Henderson said November’s lending data suggested the U.K. housing market was “fairly resilient in the second half of last year” and 2025 is unlikely to have ended on a sour note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Kroger’s stock may be ending 2025 on a sour note, but that seems to have emboldened the grocery giant to buy back more shares.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
The Dodgers ended the weekend on a sour note, with Blake Treinen suffering the latest bullpen implosion in a 3-1 loss on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
The spat ended last year on a sour note for the two drivers, who have had run-ins in previous seasons.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
Duke heads into the NCAAs on a sour note after dropping its regular-season finale at home to rival North Carolina and then losing its ACC Tournament opener after receiving a bye into the quarterfinals.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
