outcry
Example Sentences
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Speakers were overwhelmingly opposed to the project, citing a range of health and environmental concerns, and criticized the board for allowing the proposal to move forward despite outcry from the community.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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
"There would be a huge outcry if this death toll happened in any other sport, so we need to start prioritising horse welfare."
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
“Once everything had been signed off last night, there were lots of photos, lots of celebrating, and then a spontaneous outcry of ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi’,” said Burke.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
The public outcry shut down all space exploration.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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