upset
Example Sentences
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It added that the publisher regretted his conduct “and did not intend his actions to upset anyone.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
It’s not unreasonable for drivers to be upset about high fuel prices and for policymakers to want to tackle the issue.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Ortega: If I yell in my real life, other people will go, “I know you’re upset, but it is funny.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
In something of an upset, Ingerson topped a vote of party members last summer.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Mrs. Dooley folds her arms—she doesn’t buy it but doesn’t seem that upset.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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