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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

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