outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
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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 goals have come a long way since the outcry at Google six years ago.
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The bonus cap was first introduced by the European Union back in 2014 in response to public outcry about the financial crisis.
—Aisha S Gani, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The bonus cap was first introduced by the European Union back in 2014 in response to public outcry about the financial crisis.
—Aisha S Gani, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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