sour note
Example Sentences
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There was one sour note for club captain Dupont, though, as he was sent to the sin-bin in the second half for a high tackle on opposite number Thomas Souverbie.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 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
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
