upset
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"I suppose I try and hide it," he says of the upset caused by all the physical trauma.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The dish is popular, but “if you don’t execute it correctly, people are going to be upset with you,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The team observed that English roads contain more bumps and potholes than their French equivalents – but not so many as to upset calculations.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“He was a jerk to my mom. And me. I try not to think about it ’cause it gets me angry and upset and then I feel like… him.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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