souring

Example Sentences

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My need to pack up and leave was usually caused by souring relationships with roommates or increasing rents.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

From another angle, though, Kelly isn’t souring on Trump—she’s just sweet on his new anti-war critics.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

And this Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States, along with a potentially devastating defence impact, reared its Medusa-like head.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“However, U.S. equity futures point to souring risk sentiment overnight and there is still considerable uncertainty around diplomatic prospects in the Middle East.”

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He was on a roll and was about to say something else; but then, quite suddenly, he stopped, his face souring as if something unpleasant had occurred to him.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt