upset
Example Sentences
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“A Fed hike could upset the applecart in a major way, sucking a lot of capital into the U.S.,” he says.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Sasaki will be upset, but the bullpen is surely a better option than an extended stay in Oklahoma City, where there are triple-A hitters whom he has already dominated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
There are anecdotes about Trump voters being upset, for example, about rising gas prices.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
If the ban was introduced for everyone, Lily said she would be "a bit upset", explaining: "It would just feel really weird to spring it on us now."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“Calm down, Bat,” Mom said in her soothing voice, the one she saved for when Bat was getting really upset.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing upset
Defense, Dribble, and Dunk: Basketball Lingo
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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