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soured

  • past participle of sour.
  • past tense form of sour.

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It first soured over a decade ago, during the tenure of athletic director Pat Haden.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The alliance has genuinely soured in recent months.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Some in Westminster have highlighted the "collegiate" relationship between him and the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, a contrast to the briefings after Healey's resignation that revealed his soured relationship with the Treasury.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

A report that OpenAI was considering delaying its mooted public offering further soured already weak sentiment around the artificial-intelligence boom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

The experience had soured him, but he was widely respected as a veteran and a good farmer.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield