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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Since then, several more events have soured the relationship between the U.S. and its allies to the point where they are scarcely allies at all.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
A confluence of factors have soured things a bit for those who moved to Florida, and now thousands of them are becoming “halfbacks.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
One reason investors have soured on 60/40 funds recently is their abysmal returns in 2022, when major stock and bond indexes both fell at once.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 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
These things may have soured Mrs. Catherick likely enough, but however that may be, she wouldn't hear of my taking the child away.
From The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
