uproar

Example Sentences

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And the old political playbook — confession, contrition, capitulation — is obviously no longer operative, as candidates find it not only possible but even advantageous to brazen their way through storms of uproar and opprobrium.

From Los Angeles Times

There was an uproar, and the defense was, “We didn’t put the panel together. This is what booksellers told us they saw as the future of the PWA. Blah blah blah.”

From Salon

The revelations come amid a public uproar over domestic spying by the military.

From Washington Post

A month later, they resigned, prompting a public uproar over Bragg’s decision not to proceed with an indictment.

From Seattle Times

The video has caused an uproar in Mexico, with the opposition, Catholic Church leaders, human rights groups and even government allies demanding an end to such abuses.

From Washington Post