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upset

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








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The Google model provided detailed breakdowns of the Netherlands’ stingy defense, strong midfield and easy schedule as part of its reasoning for the upset.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

For six years, there is not a day that has gone by that I haven’t been sad and upset and wish I’d done something different.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Senegal previously caused an upset at the 2002 World Cup when they beat France, then reigning champions.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This time, in an upset, a New York team is widely admired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But on top of all that, she was trying to figure out what on earth he was so upset about.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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