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sour

[souuhr, sou-er] / saʊər, ˈsaʊ ər /




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I plunked down at a gaming station and embarrassed myself playing “Mario Kart” over a lunch of Diet Coke and Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The return of Sour Puss was celebrated by Intrevado with an Instagram post.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I ask if Sour Patch Kids are gluten-free, and I get a warning about additives in the ingredient list.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“As if he had secrets. Sour Alyn, Luton, Skinner, and the rest, where does he think they came from? Can he truly believe they are his men?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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