upset
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Wach promised to "ruin" any plans for a Fury-Joshua fight by causing an upset in Pattaya.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Even the notoriously conservative Wall Street Journal editorial page was upset with Trump and his family.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Another challenge for the effort is reaching upset consumers and showing them the pledges are having an impact, AI analysts have said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
He’s having a fraught phone conversation with his mother, who’s upset to learn that the reason his boyfriend can’t pick him up is that they’ve broken up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The shop owners are upset and outraged as they gather and talk among themselves.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
They were painstakingly close to achieving one of the tournament's great upsets against Argentina, leading 2-0 with just minutes left to play before the defending champions staged an astonishing 3-2 comeback win.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The centers’ likely usage for AI concerns her as an artist, while the companies’ erasure of cultural landmarks in the construction process upsets her as a longtime resident.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
We have seen all 48 teams in action across three countries over a jam-packed seven days, with 75 goals scored and a smattering of upsets, individual brilliance and controversy.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
We were at the Oscars last year, front row, witnessing all of it go down, witnessing the moment where upsets would happen, feeling the vibe in the room shift.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
And one of them says, "I am so upset, I am just so upset! And the thing that upsets me the most is that I'm so upset!"
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
Fundamentally, Iran, interest rates, oil and other uncertainties are upsetting market equilibrium.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Police have asked the public to avoid speculation on the circumstances around this attack, which they say is upsetting for the family and friends and could have a detrimental impact on the investigation.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
This is not to minimize deficit and debt considerations; profligate fiscal policies always run the risk of upsetting the bond vigilantes, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The fact is, life is a minefield of potential hurt feelings, and it’s hard for people to navigate it without upsetting some.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Yes, I know, very upsetting, that. But he’s her husband, isn’t he?”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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