upset
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Elsewhere in the UK, the removal of artificial flowers in graveyards has caused some upset, with families arguing that they relied on the faux blooms if they were unable to visit a relative's grave regularly.
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
“I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The Russian 25th seed, playing in her first Grand Slam quarter-final, reeled off 12 of the final 13 games to win 3-6 7-5 6-0 and complete a monumental upset.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“No use being upset; it’s done. We’ll figure things out in the morning?”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing upset
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