very upset

Example Sentences

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She said she had been left "very upset" by the death of her neighbour, who she said had "mental health issues".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

When I raise my concerns, my mother becomes very upset, so I have stopped discussing the issue with her.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

“But I can tell you, a large number of customers were very upset that they didn’t get access to those trades.”

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“All of America should be outraged right now, you know, we should all be very upset at minimum,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“But he was very upset when I saw him last. And of all of us, I think you’re on the best terms with him at the moment.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt