on a sour note
Example Sentences
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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
The U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 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
Explaining his decision, he told Reuters he didn't want to risk going out on a sour note.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025
The tennis season that just concluded began on a sour note for Kyrgios when he was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open in January because he needed arthroscopic knee surgery.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023