upsets 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of upset
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upsets

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noun

plural of upset
as in disruptions
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed the move to a new town is just the latest in a series of upsets for my family over the last year

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Verb
  • As war looms as a distant but constant threat, the arrival of deserted soldier Pietro (Giuseppe De Domenico) disrupts the dynamics of the local teacher’s (Tommaso Ragno) family forever.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, certain top-tier or niche publications could see their brand value rise as AI disrupts the media landscape.
    Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Administrative changes at the FDA could lead to leadership disruptions, staff turnover, and policy shifts, resulting in delays or complications in the approval processes.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to The Sun, the RT-G’s AI capabilities include facial recognition to identify known criminals and detect disturbances.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the aftermath, Gloria’s world collapses.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—falls on November 29 this year.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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