sour note
Example Sentences
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The housing market’s key spring season ended on a sour note, with home sales down 2.4% in June after a strong May, according to the National Association of Realtors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
But the Belgian's departure soon after with what appeared to be a hamstring injury was the one sour note of the night for Guardiola.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 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
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
We looked at each other, reluctant to end the visit on what you might call a sour note.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
