upset
verb (used with object)
to overturn.
had upset
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past perfectof upset.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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It was the first time Indiana State had upset a No. 1-ranked team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2024
Investors welcomed the numbers and a return to the trend of gradually receding inflation after months of disappointing data that had upset financial markets and sent stock prices lower.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2024
Alfie's death had upset her, she said, because cases like his "just keep happening".
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2024
Zephyr had upset legislative leaders with emotional testimony previously this session.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
I remember one day I walked into practice, and apparently I had upset Sam before I could even open my mouth.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
