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upset

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








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But the truth was that in Belo Horizonte, the Americans had managed a stunning upset.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Then-Enfield Council leader Ergin Erbil called it an "outrage", and upset residents gathered in protest at the tree's stump.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"I suppose I try and hide it," he says of the upset caused by all the physical trauma.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But I’ve promised myself – and I promised Dad – that I won’t upset her this time so I’m pretty sure I’ll have to keep the questions to myself.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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