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uproar

[uhp-rawr, -rohr] / ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr /


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The internet is in an uproar over an announcement by Sony, the owner of PlayStation, to stop selling physical game discs by 2028 and release everything digitally.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

That doesn’t mean, however, that the gaming enthusiasts who’ve made such an uproar online are to be easily dismissed, or that they’re wrong about why this is a misguided business move in the long term.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The uproar over Dear You, Tan says, is perhaps "like grieving a loss".

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Despite all the online uproar, he said that the hydration breaks are overall beneficial, as they allow networks an extra opportunity to recoup revenue and brands to get additional exposure.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

There was an uproar from the other birds as she flew out of its way, then perched again and lunged just as it was about to take another egg.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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