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upset

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








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This time, in an upset, a New York team is widely admired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Banks continue to be upset by the rules while crypto companies have portrayed it as a compromise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"The brutal murder of Henry has really shook our community to its core and people are rightly really upset, distressed and sad," Satvir Kaur, Labour MP for Southampton Test, said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

YouTuber KSI has admitted some of his former Sidemen members are "angry" and "upset" over his exit, telling them to "be optimistic" about the future.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“I understand you’re upset about Simon,” I whisper.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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