upset
Example Sentences
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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
Don’t expect us to remain upset or all feel glum at the same time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“I feel mad and upset that they have to relive this again,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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
‘Darling, you’ve done nothing wrong. Your father’s upset because something bad has happened in our city.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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