sour note
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Stocks overall look like they’ll end the week on a sour note, though, a day after Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, sank following what seemed like stellar results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
There was one sour note for club captain Dupont, though, as he was sent to the sin-bin in the second half for a high tackle on opposite number Thomas Souverbie.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
Kroger’s stock may be ending 2025 on a sour note, but that seems to have emboldened the grocery giant to buy back more shares.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
Even the 2022 run ended on a sour note in the Pac-12 title game after USC lost a second time to Utah, this time with a playoff berth on the line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
Bull pulled back from the table and belched, a low sour note from an old tuba.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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