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upset

[uhp-set, uhp-set] / ʌpˈsɛt, ˈʌpˌsɛt /








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Altman also testified that Musk often had to be reminded of things, especially when he was upset.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Posting a tribute on Facebook, his family said they were "devastated" and "words simply can't describe the heartbreak and upset we're going through".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

And he’s upset that it didn’t do that.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

But as soon as an artist charges fair value, fans get upset and say they’re being greedy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I know I upset her, and I don’t want to ruin the one friendship I have here.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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