outcry

Example Sentences

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Federal prosecutors are investigating whether agents who shot another U.S. citizen last month in Minneapolis, Alex Pretti, violated his civil rights, a move that came after public outcry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hochman’s recent dismissal of charges against most of the officers involved in the death of Edward Bronstein has drawn outcry from his family and at least one former prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times

After days of negotiations and online outcry, the issues were sorted and the Minion would skate.

From BBC

The news sparked an outcry, with Machado claiming he had been "kidnapped," and a US congresswoman warning of "grave consequences" if anything happened to him.

From Barron's

Glenn’s death caused a public outcry, and other law enforcement leaders sharply disagreed with Lacey’s findings.

From Los Angeles Times