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How to use the word upsetting in a Sentence?

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I support that a state should be able to design their path, right? We shouldn’t have national abortion bans. I disagree with six weeks vehemently, of course, that’s a horrible position to be. And it’s upsetting a lot of folks, because a lot of Republicans are realizing it’s going to hurt our message and hurt our ability to win states.

Chris Sununu

Found on CNN
11 months ago

These patrons had to see and listen to graphic descriptions of the incident which killed Breonna Taylor because Mattingly was provided video equipment, a microphone, and a speaker and was able to be heard throughout the restaurant, it is beyond reprehensible to subject anyone, let alone children and customers of African American descent, to such indecent exposure, graphic and upsetting images while they were attempting to enjoy their meal.

The NAACP

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Why would I have met with the DA in the first place, years ago, if I wasn't willing to press charges ? ... This was all very upsetting to me.

New York

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Putin seems to lack confidence that polls and protestations of support for the war will survive a general conscription effort. Recruitment for volunteer battalions or covert mobilization only affects a small percentage of servicemen and their families, such separation allows Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin to control the appearance of the invasion without upsetting most of the Russian male population and their families.

Kateryna Stepanenko

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We understand that for many students this was still an upsetting and disturbing series of events, following so closely our recent national tragedy in Texas, our counseling services team stands ready to provide ongoing support to our students and community as we return to normal operations.

Principal John Taylor

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

He was told from several employees that on two rides prior to that, that he was too heavy. So why was he allowed on that ride? And what's so upsetting is that while he's suspended in the air on this ride, he felt unsafe and left several messages or a message, of possibly his imminent demise and ‘tell my mom and dad I love them,’ and stuff like that.

Tina Wilson

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I watch a lot of news from back home and it’s just upsetting how little villages and towns are getting destroyed and overtaken, just for the reason of politics, it’s sad. It’s scary. It’s uncomfortable to open Twitter or watch the news every day and be scared of what’s going on there that could affect my family, friends or team back home.

Dima Zdor

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Had Putin launched an invasion, it risked upsetting the course he was already delighted to see. Why would the Russian leader get in the way of the progress Trump was already delivering?

The Atlantic

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

High unemployment and inflation, either one is upsetting, if you're out of work you're more worried about unemployment. If you have a job, you're more worried about inflation.

David Wessel

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I just think there are two sides to every story, she may have walked away with bitter feelings, but that’s no reason to invalidate every other girl who has had a great experience … It’s just very upsetting and offensive.

Danielle Lupo

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

This is a huge inconvenience, but what's most upsetting is that no one seems to have any kind of long-term plan for families and residents.

Ozzie Rohm

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I was just hoping to visit the store and can’t believe the news it’s so terrible it’s so upsetting. I’ve emailed with her a few times she’s a good sales person. It’s really upsetting.

Lisa Finkenstaedt

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We should be encouraging students to be anti-fragile rather than shielding them from ideas that they might find upsetting. i have received a few supportive statements from faculty, but most faculty have not commented on the situation one way or the other.

Stuart Reges

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

It was once very difficult for me to realize that more than likely my obituary in the paper will read, 'Luke of Luke and Laura fame died today.' It was very upsetting when I came to that realization.

Anthony Geary

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I found it very upsetting because that’s not the way I recall our experience.

Evan Agostini/ImageDirect -RRB- Parker

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Yesterday I was really reluctant to say anything publicly about how upsetting it was to be in Nordstrom and see these pajamas, which look extremely similar to what the concentration camp prisoners at Auschwitz and other camps were forced to wear during the Holocaust. But then I realized that if I do n’t say something, maybe nobody will say anything.

Lisa Sharkey

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I found it very upsetting cause that's not the way I recall our experience.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I found it very upsetting because that’s not the way I recall Chris Noth experience.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I’m backing up Natalie, i’m sorry that this is shocking or upsetting to some people. But I’m taking care of Natalie.

Lana Wood

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

So the question becomes, is this upsetting subscribers ? if it's not, they're unlikely to change course.

Zak Shaikh

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The notion that anybody in the Justice Department would let this happen is just revolting, the timing of this, with my client being unable to compete because of what happened to her, couldn't be more upsetting. ... They're allowing the worst child predator in American history to spend thousands of dollars on himself and pay $ 8 a month to his victims. Something is completely broken and needs to be fixed.

John Manly

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The bottom line of this is, part of this proposal is directing more funding to the police, that helps to protect him against some of the charges from Republicans, but it also risks upsetting some of his supporters or maybe people who were willing to vote for him but weren’t entirely thrilled with him.

Christopher Devine

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

She felt in fear of her life, it was upsetting to me to know that someone would go to that extreme not having cream cheese on his bagel.

Chief Delma Noel-Pratt

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

If there's not action, we're going to lose the ability to have free and fair elections, kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is refusing to budge. It's incredibly upsetting.

Emily Kirkland

Found on CNN
2 years ago

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