sour
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A strong start can turn sour but a poor start can become very good indeed.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
After all the time and money the Roberts family invested in the property, “leaving on this note puts a sour taste out there,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
This is a big hit for consumers and is one reason they are in a sour mood about the economy despite a reviving jobs market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The general formula is simple: chopped pickles, cream cheese or sour cream, herbs, ranch seasoning, maybe shredded cheese, all whipped together into something aggressively scoopable.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
I grab a low-hanging branch, heavy with tiny apples that are so sour, they make your lips pucker if you dare eat them.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
Vocabulary lists containing sour
"The Sun Rising" by John Donne
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