sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
are souring
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present progressiveof sour.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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There are other signs that individuals are souring, including a jump in redemption requests at the end of 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Investors are souring on some speculative bets on unprofitable tech companies, while individual firms’ earnings reports or data-center construction updates spark price swings across the sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
A number of other factors are souring today’s positive momentum.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
CEO Elon Musk warning that high interest rates, meant to cool stubborn inflation, are souring consumer sentiment and cautious commentary from Ford and General Motors.
From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2023
Farmers are getting in their crops in good shape, but wheat is still low in price, and cranberries are souring on the vines.
From Remarks by Bill Nye
