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 operation and outcry from officials come as the Trump administration carries out its controversial immigration crackdown throughout the country.
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Alex Sundby, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
There was no outcry or anybody resigning from there.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
Days later, after outcries, the tariffs were delayed and coverage modified.
—Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
The 24-hour incident then sparked outcry in the film community, with strong statements from institutions including the European Film Academy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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Alex Sundby, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
There was no outcry or anybody resigning from there.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
Days later, after outcries, the tariffs were delayed and coverage modified.
—Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
The 24-hour incident then sparked outcry in the film community, with strong statements from institutions including the European Film Academy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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