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upset

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








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Allen’s programs are not likely to upset Trump as they tend to avoid political humor which can date quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

With their visit cut short, she became upset.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Design fans were upset by the couple’s decision to tear down the original structure, known as the Zimmerman House, which dated to the 1950s and was considered a design gem.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

As in the baffling series of self-inflicted mistakes the legendary UConn women’s basketball coach inflicted on himself and his program during and after South Carolina’s 62-48 upset of the previously undefeated Huskies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It was my fault and when death came and Storm could not face east he knew that I would be upset.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen