uproar

Example Sentences

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It was the biggest embarrassment of all time that caused the uproar that it did.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

It marks a sharp escalation in a saga which has sparked uproar in Germany, and the finance ministry in Berlin swifty responded that any "hostile takeover" of the systemically important bank would be "unacceptable."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"There will be uproar from many MPs if they backtrack," she added.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Now and then she tried to exchange a few words in French with the chef, to keep in practice, but the kitchen was always in an uproar.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood