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uproar

[uhp-rawr, -rohr] / ˈʌpˌrɔr, -ˌroʊr /


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The uproar in South Korea that followed included the country’s president demanding an investigation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

The internet is in an uproar over an announcement by Sony, the owner of PlayStation, to stop selling physical game discs by 2028 and release everything digitally.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

That doesn’t mean, however, that the gaming enthusiasts who’ve made such an uproar online are to be easily dismissed, or that they’re wrong about why this is a misguided business move in the long term.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The uproar over Dear You, Tan says, is perhaps "like grieving a loss".

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Not surprisingly, the Annex is once again in an uproar.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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