on a sour note
Example Sentences
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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 U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Even the 2022 run ended on a sour note in the Pac-12 title game after USC lost a second time to Utah, this time with a playoff berth on the line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
Drake's three-day residency at London's Wireless Festival concluded on a sour note after the rapper's headline slot ended after 40 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
