upended

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The closure of Hormuz upended about half of Thailand’s oil supply and the government has rushed to offer subsidies and cost-of-living relief as farmers and consumers reel from the higher prices.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Should the ECB raise the key rate on June 11, it would become the first major central bank to do so since the start of the Middle East conflict upended economic expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The practice upended hotels’ planning by prompting them to increase staff and begin World Cup-themed renovations, preparing for crowds that may have been overestimated from the outset.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The scandal shook the country and upended the career of Kim Soo-hyun, who is a household name in South Korea.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The woman in black knelt in front of Nin’s pack and upended its contents onto the forest floor.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee