upset
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
“Won’t Papá be upset that you’re giving me the necklace he gave you?”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
Vocabulary lists containing upset
Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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