upset
Example Sentences
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Treasury yields climbed modestly after a Labor Department report showed the U.S. added a better-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March, signaling the economy continued pushing forward as a once-in-a-generation energy shock upset global markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
But Tereza is upset that the law has finally come for her, insisting that she put on a diaper.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s not unreasonable for drivers to be upset about high fuel prices and for policymakers to want to tackle the issue.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Marie went to her GP with an upset tummy that did not settle after returning from holiday last summer.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
"People always laugh about this kind of thing after they get done being upset," he told Jeremy later.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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