sour

Example Sentences

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The end of the war would be good news for the broader market—but one of 2026’s hottest trades may be about to go sour.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

A pat of butter melting into everything, a scatter of cheese, a cool spoonful of sour cream.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

However, relations between the founder of petrochemicals giant Ineos and Ainslie reportedly turned sour and they split at the start of last year.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Consumer sentiment was improving in late February — before the military action in Iran — but has since turned sour, the University of Michigan reported Friday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The water flooded his mouth, harsh and sour.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda