Example Sentences

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Several disability benefit claimants have told the BBC that speculation about the prospect of looming cuts has been upsetting.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

Domestically, the shilling has been upsetting a lot of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 9, 2015

"Obviously, this has been upsetting for everyone," she said.

From US News • Mar. 5, 2015

It has been upsetting and confusing to them.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2012

"Who the devil has been upsetting you with lies about the Hands?" he spluttered.

From Winnie Childs The Shop Girl by Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris)