turn sour
Example Sentences
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A strong start can turn sour but a poor start can become very good indeed.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
The market can reverse sharply if investors turn sour on the AI narrative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
The crypto’s weakness, coupled with a selloff in tech stocks this week, has sparked concerns about whether investor sentiment that’s been driving this year’s rally in risk assets may be starting to turn sour.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025
When criticised for his style of government or questioned about his party's political past, the wide smile could turn sour.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025
After a time, all knew that the concourse was not going to turn sour or break up in a fight.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
