Why is it upset? Shouldn't it be downset?

“And it occurred to me that the voracious ambition of humans is never sated by d…”

“Looks like Madison Estates isn't going to get built; my husband and I bought pr…”

“I don't think you're dying," I said. "I think you've just got a touch of cancer…”

“God! I can't stand these fake grievers.”