sour
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Adopting a psychedelic-rock aesthetic, “Casket” was another stab at optimism; Brock wanted to create something intentionally upbeat to sweeten the sour, post-pandemic mood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Unlike Sierra, Raducanu is not a natural clay-courter and her body language quickly turned sour on a surface where she lacks belief.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Those continue to climb, so it’s somewhat natural to again attribute consumers’ sour attitude to inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
What looked like it would be a decent end to the week for crypto stocks turned sour Friday.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Brigit's happy face turned sour, her blue eyes filling with hurt.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing sour
"The Sun Rising" by John Donne
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