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The phrase "was upset by" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to refer to an event which made someone feel upset. For example: "She was upset by his sudden disappearance."
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Paley was upset by Murrow's broadcast.
"I was upset by what I saw.
She was upset by things I had considered relatively minor.
And not everyone was upset by the news.
Maybe he was upset by the Yankees' freefall too.
It is no wonder Chemical was upset by the rumors.
"And I was upset by it and surprised by it.
"My dad was upset by the whole experience.
"She was upset by all the little children," Fred said.
Just to upset anyone that was upset by it.
Mrs. Maher said she was upset by the explosion.
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