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upset

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








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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

Her family say their grief and upset was compounded by their attempts to settle Elaine's estate, principally her civil service pension.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fans from several countries have told the BBC World Service that other obstacles are also causing widespread anger and upset.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The dish is popular, but “if you don’t execute it correctly, people are going to be upset with you,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Well, what if we stayed at Dad’s house on Tuesdays and Thursdays while you have your classes, too? Because being at the community center where Teddy can hear you singing—it made him pretty upset today.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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