sour note
Example Sentences
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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
The U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note, with higher unemployment and shrinking wage growth, a dynamic that could potentially set up an even rougher 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
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
Bull pulled back from the table and belched, a low sour note from an old tuba.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
