hue and cry

Example Sentences

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Neither faced the hue and cry that enveloped Feinstein.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

I asked people then why living in such awful situations wasn't creating more of a hue and cry for change.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

"We grew up together, we used to play together. When he disappeared, there was a hue and cry," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2022

Despite the hue and cry to promote Kelenic last year, the only logical retroactive conclusion is that he was rushed to the majors.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2022

But inevitably the time was drawing nearer when the disappearance of the animals must be uncovered, the hue and cry begin, and every glimpse or smallest piece of evidence be of value.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford