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He then outclassed former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3, a player he had upset in five sets as a qualifier in Melbourne a year earlier, to reach his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

At a medical centre in Adre, near the border with Sudan, Sophie told the Press Association about the "devastating" experiences that had been described to her and how it had upset her.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 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

Zephyr had upset legislative leaders with emotional testimony previously this session.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2023

It had upset her more than she could tell.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin