upset
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The 37-year-old Dutchman is aiming to pull off arguably the biggest upset in the sport's history.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Sculptor Nick Elphick said he was left "in shock" while Jones' daughter, Sally, "seemed very upset" by the damage to the bronze statue at his birthplace in Colwyn Bay, Conwy county.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Mom and Dad are also available to write up a pleasing ending if the Knights pull off the upset.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Being a taxpayer upset about spending government money this way generally isn’t enough to establish standing to sue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“I know you’re upset, but why do you have to be a jerk?”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing upset
Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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