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uproar

[uhp-rawr, -rohr] / ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr /


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Both had received grants for their cameras but ended their contracts after issues with Flock installation and in response to public uproar over their use.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

In the political uproar that followed, France set up a system to prevent and fight fires in its biggest forest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

But a major European tour this summer faltered, with several concerts scrapped amid uproar over the star's views.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

But separate comments in the interview about the "strange" present of Japanese melons by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in May -- when asked about his "most crap" diplomatic gift -- this week sparked further uproar.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Kerry’s death caused an uproar in our town.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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