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upset

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








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Don’t expect us to remain upset or all feel glum at the same time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In something of an upset, Ingerson topped a vote of party members last summer.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

UConn’s upset win over favored Duke benefits sportsbooks, as fewer bettors typically back underdogs, leading to overall revenue gains.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Whether or not UConn now capitalizes on its comeback with a championship, the upset has already sent shock waves through college basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But I don’t want to move forward with submitting an essay that upset someone I care about.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison