sour note
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
We looked at each other, reluctant to end the visit on what you might call a sour note.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
