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 recent sloth deaths at Sloth World were avoidable and unnecessary, and the nationwide outcry showed that the public’s appetite for captive animals being used for profit and entertainment continues to dwindle.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Following public outcry, Ervin apologized for his actions.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Some local stations in Richmond and Salt Lake City dropped the show following viewer outcry.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Last summer’s outcry showed that millions of Americans care about protecting our public lands.
—John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Following public outcry, Ervin apologized for his actions.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Some local stations in Richmond and Salt Lake City dropped the show following viewer outcry.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Last summer’s outcry showed that millions of Americans care about protecting our public lands.
—John Hickenlooper, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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