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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Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos has stood by the paper’s CEO, despite outcry and leaks from staff over a decades-old ongoing investigation in the UK.
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After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.
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Public outcry also met Pohlhaus in Maine.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After the initial outcry, Sanders continued jetting himself around the country.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Public outcry also met Pohlhaus in Maine.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The arrest — which was not directly connected to the trial — immediately sparked online outcry, as some argued the police had violated Linehan’s freedom of speech.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 4 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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