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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Many Americans are souring on the technology, but for activists on the front lines, the driving fear is often more dramatic: human extinction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
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
The sluggish pace has sparked consternation among both election workers and their supporters, some of whom say they are souring on the idea of reporting the menacing messages to prosecutors if nothing comes of it.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
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 Nye, Bill
