sour note
Example Sentences
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The housing market’s key spring season ended on a sour note, with home sales down 2.4% in June after a strong May, according to the National Association of Realtors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 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
On a more sour note, the company prepared investors for the loss of some younger users, as certain countries like Australia begin to ban users under 17.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
Someone snort-laughs, a sour note squawks, and eyes turn toward me.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
