sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
have soured
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present perfectof sour.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But while many investors may have soured on IBM, some analysts have hope.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
According to PMIs, input prices have already risen sharply, and expectations for the coming months have soured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Now that relations have soured, he seems to believe that "engaging constructively" remains the best way to protect the UK's economic and security interests which are so dependent on the US.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
The New York Times’ Annie Karni reported on a number of others who have soured on Johnson’s leadership.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025
Some day I will tell you things in my own life that have soured me.
From A Perilous Secret by Charles Reade
