uproar

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t cause such an uproar.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

CBP fired the laser thinking it was aiming at cartel drones, leading the FAA to close the airspace over El Paso—and causing an uproar in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Despite the uproar, experts said the salute by Smith and Carlos was a defining moment for Black people, galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The revelations sparked uproar in France and earned a rebuke from Economy Minister Roland Lescure, who called for transparency.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Outside, the cacophonous uproar resumed louder than ever.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull