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That included a takedown on a Hail Mary attempt to end the first half, sending the Tigers into the locker room on a sour note.
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The evening ended on a sour note.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Although the season ended on a sour note, posting an 8.13 ERA over his final six starts, Ray didn’t believe fatigue was a factor.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Work in progress Home Depot kicked off this week’s string of retailer earnings reports on a sour note.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The evening ended on a sour note.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Although the season ended on a sour note, posting an 8.13 ERA over his final six starts, Ray didn’t believe fatigue was a factor.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Work in progress Home Depot kicked off this week’s string of retailer earnings reports on a sour note.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
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“On a sour note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20sour%20note. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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