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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

Fans from several countries have told the BBC World Service that other obstacles are also causing widespread anger and upset.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft landed at the American Embassy compound in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, during a military evacuation drill, a public display of U.S. military reach that upset many Chavistas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

South El Monte 3, Brentwood 2: South El Monte went on the road and pulled off the upset of Division 6 champion Brentwood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Chase was relieved that his father wasn’t upset that he was fixing the tree house.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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