outcry

Example Sentences

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That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The decision triggered an outcry, even within his own party.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

A plan to build housing for 1,200 foreign workers that was approved last autumn sparked outcry among locals.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

And while the net effect of this outcry isn’t as immediately visible as governmental corruption, it’s crucial to remember that Woodward and Bernstein started small, too.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

These revelations failed to inspire an outcry by the press or the public, and the committee presently ended its investigation.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik