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Others worry capping withdrawals will upset investors and fan the flames, so they paid out as much as 15%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Despite the common fear that bringing up a loved one’s grief will upset them, acknowledging their pain is almost always an important part of supporting someone, she said.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

There’s also a question of whether it will upset viewers: For decades, playoff games have been free to watch on network television.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Doing so will upset a large class of voters, which will take courage and innovation from policymakers, he adds.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

He scratched his head and mumbled something to himself “I am sorry about bringing up this matter again. I know it will upset you, but I have to be honest with you,” Leslie said.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah