sour note
Example Sentences
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But the Belgian's departure soon after with what appeared to be a hamstring injury was the one sour note of the night for Guardiola.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
Investec economist Ellie Henderson said November’s lending data suggested the U.K. housing market was “fairly resilient in the second half of last year” and 2025 is unlikely to have ended on a sour note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 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
Discovery reported a $148 million loss in the third quarter, hitting a sour note as the company began fielding interest from would-be buyers as Hollywood braces for a transforming deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
It was a quiet, respectful service, with only one sour note.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
