sour note
Example Sentences
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Stocks overall look like they’ll end the week on a sour note, though, a day after Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, sank following what seemed like stellar results.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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
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
Explaining his decision, he told Reuters that he didn't want to risk going out on a sour note.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
Someone snort-laughs, a sour note squawks, and eyes turn toward me.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
