upset
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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
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
UConn’s upset means bettors who put money on the underdog will receive a larger payout.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“Andrew, listen to me. You’re fine. You weren’t in your head right then, okay? I came in too fast. I will never, ever be upset by that.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.