outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Examples of outcry in a Sentence
They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.
There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.
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The settlement could look like a payoff in exchange for government approval and would spark an outcry from CBS News journalists.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
The ban sparked widespread outcry, creating chaos at airports and prompting legal challenges, as opponents argued the ban was discriminatory.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 June 2025
Congress tried that the last time President Donald Trump was in office but abandoned it amid an outcry from the health care industry, advocates and voters.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Both of these actions were rescinded after outcry from advocacy groups.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
The ban sparked widespread outcry, creating chaos at airports and prompting legal challenges, as opponents argued the ban was discriminatory.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 June 2025
Congress tried that the last time President Donald Trump was in office but abandoned it amid an outcry from the health care industry, advocates and voters.
—Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025
Both of these actions were rescinded after outcry from advocacy groups.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outcry
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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