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The night unfortunately ended on a sour note when a postgame confrontation escalated into a melee; the NFL quickly disciplined Detroit safety Brian Branch, handing him a one-game suspension.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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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 16 Oct. 2025.
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