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upset

[uhp-set, uhp-set] / ʌpˈsɛt, ˈʌpˌsɛt /








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"It absolutely terrified me," she recalled, adding: "I was alone and so upset... it was humiliating."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It’s not unreasonable for drivers to be upset about high fuel prices and for policymakers to want to tackle the issue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Whether or not UConn now capitalizes on its comeback with a championship, the upset has already sent shock waves through college basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

UConn’s upset means bettors who put money on the underdog will receive a larger payout.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

And if she was going to pretend she didn’t know what had upset me, then I really had nothing to say to her.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows