Example Sentences

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"It was upsetting to hear it being held back a year knowing that was such a big thing," the 26-year-old says.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

It was upsetting to receive so much positive attention just because I was suddenly a size 4.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2024

It wasn’t the most earth-shattering news for the region, but it was upsetting to many Mexican American families in the heavily Latino seat of Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

To Abbott and Harcus, the review was upsetting, but not impactful, because Lupo wasn’t Lupo yet.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Beside her, Moody noticed only that she was quiet and wondered if something was upsetting her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng