in an uproar

Example Sentences

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Wyomingites are in an uproar over plans to build a “man camp” for thousands of out-of-state workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Traditional Stellantis dealers are in an uproar over Carvana’s entry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Last week, actors and their guild SAG-AFTRA were in an uproar over a digital character, Tilly Norwood, which was created with AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

“People were in an uproar trying to find their child,” he said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023

So even though the media was in an uproar over her comments, I was totally on the same page as my mom.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles