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sours

  • present tense form of sour (3rd person singular).

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Everything reasonable from the first half quickly sours.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

At least it starts off that way, but of course, the gathering quickly sours, leaving us rubbernecking the damage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The clatter of cutlery as an atmosphere sours over dinner.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Reflation is bullish at first, but sentiment sours in the second half, before the mood turns toxic in 2027.”

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

The question sours in my mouth as he turns back to yanking the rest of the tattered plants.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina