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sour

[souuhr, sou-er] / saʊər, ˈsaʊ ər /




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Adopting a psychedelic-rock aesthetic, “Casket” was another stab at optimism; Brock wanted to create something intentionally upbeat to sweeten the sour, post-pandemic mood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The study’s findings come as the American labor market looks increasingly sour for men.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

People might say Salah is right, but it still leaves a very sour taste.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

What looked like it would be a decent end to the week for crypto stocks turned sour Friday.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Leave it to our town to be named after a wild berry sour enough to change your outlook on life, with a pit the size of a cannonball.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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