upset
Example Sentences
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I am going to go for a bit of an upset here, and for Colombia to get a draw.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
When the U.S. upset Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup in 2024, American interest in the sport surged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
So rather than get upset every time that happens, it’s better to pre-empt the accidents with as much detailed preparation as possible.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
“Newsom is an incredibly savvy politician so he is clearly aware that voters are a lot more upset or concerned about data centers than they were a year ago.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
“I remember when my grandfather died. I was little, but I knew that everybody was upset because it was sort of sudden. I’m sorry, it must have been bad when she died.”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Vocabulary lists containing upset
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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