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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Last week’s fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good – a 37-year-old mother of three who was in her car when she was shot – has drawn outcry and massive protests both in Minneapolis and across the country.
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The incident has sparked a national outcry and widespread protests.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Faced with the public outcry, officials imposed fines against Pustilnikov and ordered facility staff to remove the patients.
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The outcry for investigations at the local level has circulated for months.
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Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
The incident has sparked a national outcry and widespread protests.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Faced with the public outcry, officials imposed fines against Pustilnikov and ordered facility staff to remove the patients.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The outcry for investigations at the local level has circulated for months.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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