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he is upsetting vs he upsets

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'He is upsetting' implies that he is currently causing distress or annoyance, while 'he upsets' suggests that he has a tendency to cause distress or annoyance in general. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

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he is upsetting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is currently causing distress or annoyance.

This phrase is used to describe someone's current behavior that is causing distress or annoyance to others.

Examples:

He is upsetting everyone with his rude comments.
She is upsetting her parents by refusing to listen to them.

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Hanson. Whatever he's saying is upsetting her.
Tara Faulkner's only hobby is upsetting people.
I think all this driving is upsetting me, baby.
This is upsetting Because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Your aggression is upsetting Ahotay. Great.
This is upsetting to me and unfair.
He's under an ominous influence that is upsetting him greatly.
I'm sorry if this is upsetting.
Your negative energy is upsetting me.
But watching Reggie involved in one is upsetting me.
His negative energy is upsetting Yakult.
This whole thing is upsetting and wrong.
She's concerned that your presence is upsetting to Mr. Gallagher.
With whatever was upsetting you or is upsetting you.
We know this is upsetting, Mr. Donaldson, but to ensure your safety, it really is the only option.
Look, Grace. I know that you mean well, but this is upsetting for a whole lot of reasons.
She is upsetting the servants with all manner of improper remarks!
The current financial crisis is upsetting the balance owing to a reduction in the costs of the pure raw material.
Booth said it's your favorite, which is upsetting, but eat, please.
I'm so sorry. I can see how this is upsetting you.

Alternatives:

He is being upsetting
He is causing upset
He is making people upset
He is being annoying
He is being distressing

he upsets

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has a tendency to cause distress or annoyance.

This phrase is used to describe someone's general behavior of causing distress or annoyance to others.

Examples:

He upsets everyone with his insensitive remarks.
She upsets her friends by always canceling plans.

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- I wish to know - He upsets you too?
He upset developers, councils and heritage groups from Leicester to Ludlow.
We could even put you on it, since he upset you and all.
[Gasps] We can even put you on it, since he upset you and all.
You know he was talking business because he upset the bartender.
No, the old man's mean, he upset me.
I'm sorry he upset you, dear.
He upset me, so I fractured his skull. Repeatedly.
Was he upset when he found out?
Well, why was he upset?
This man is harmless so why does he upset you
- Why does he upset you so much?
Is he upset that she's not a son?
Well, for example, he upset Captain Wiles because the Captain thought he had shot him.
This man is harmless so why does he upset you
So beth, what was he upset about?
Was he upset you were cheating him out of his rightful cut?
Was he upset you were cheating him out of his rightful cut?
Isn't he upset about him coming?
By signing the Treaty at all, he upset the majority of the British people; by snubbing the formal ceremony, he insulted his fellow heads of government.

Alternatives:

He causes upset
He makes people upset
He annoys people
He distresses others
He is upsetting people

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