sour

Example Sentences

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Pop Music * Desert festival gets high marks for its eclectic lineup, although the heat, darkness and some skip-happy turntables provide a few sour notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The end of the war would be good news for the broader market—but one of 2026’s hottest trades may be about to go sour.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Now, they are coming up against a price point that may further sour the mood.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

The underlying mortgage loans were already going sour, and yet the prices of the bonds backed by the loans hadn’t budged.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis