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
On a more sour note, the company prepared investors for the loss of some younger users, as certain countries like Australia begin to ban users under 17.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
Winger said his research showed those “most active in trying to be influential” in their post-White House years were those whose time in office ended on a sour note, such as failing to win reelection.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025
Peggy hit a sour note then, and they all burst out laughing.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
