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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South Carolina’s leading cities have systemically embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into their master plans, sparking outcry from top officials.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Public outcry over Peanut’s fate grew after LaBonty shared her story online, prompting calls and letters to state officials.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Thomas has been the subject of global scrutiny after winning a host of NCAA women’s races, triggering an outcry from those who thought she – as a transgender woman – held an unfair advantage over her competitors.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Its desecration has sparked international outcry and raised concerns about security at major religious sites.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Public outcry over Peanut’s fate grew after LaBonty shared her story online, prompting calls and letters to state officials.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Thomas has been the subject of global scrutiny after winning a host of NCAA women’s races, triggering an outcry from those who thought she – as a transgender woman – held an unfair advantage over her competitors.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Its desecration has sparked international outcry and raised concerns about security at major religious sites.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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