as in to anger
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring
a misunderstanding that soured their relationship for a long time
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as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
the sour candy made our mouths all wrinkly inside
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as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
you'll have to face up to the sour truth of the matter
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as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
things started off well, but now it's all gone sour
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Recent Examples of sour
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The relationship between Condal and Martin also soured, with Martin criticizing the show’s creative direction from the second season onward and exclusion of specific characters, ultimately leading to a breakdown in communication with Condal.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
On July 18, which is National Sour Candy Day, Candycopia will attempt to set the world record for the world’s largest sour candy tasting.
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Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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If the vibe soured, Pitman explained that his job was simply to transport collateral for the lender.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The relationship between Condal and Martin also soured, with Martin criticizing the show’s creative direction from the second season onward and exclusion of specific characters, ultimately leading to a breakdown in communication with Condal.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Scotto highlighted that Kinetik has purpose-built its system for sour gas handling, giving it an edge over new competitors that may face permitting delays of at least three years to build acid gas injection wells.
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Tipranks.com Staff,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
On July 18, which is National Sour Candy Day, Candycopia will attempt to set the world record for the world’s largest sour candy tasting.
—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Younger, more far left candidates across the nation, from California to Indiana, are running this year to try and oust older, longtime congressional incumbents — angering Democratic Party leaders.
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Not further angering Republicans took precedence over protecting the creative freedom of CBS’ producing partners.
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Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions.
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Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer.
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An east wind sets up a particularly unpleasant scenario, said Abrams.
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Mineral buildup inside the ice-making system or residue in the ice bin can also contribute to unpleasant flavors, Angelesco says.
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If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
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Yes, Stokes’ late night out, in the context of what went on before, was unacceptable.
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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The Iranians moved their training base from Arizona to Mexico, and the team has been required to leave Los Angeles right after both matches, infuriating Ghalenoei.
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Soft water contains few minerals and is acid.
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So, this is like an acid trip for me.
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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This inverts the usual analysis of American politics, that our bitter culture wars will always resolve down to questions like affordability.
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Something told me that there was something wrong.
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The interest rate hypothesis points the wrong direction — the most rate-sensitive occupations, like construction, have the lowest AI exposure.
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“Sour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sour. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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