uproar

noun

up·roar ˈəp-ˌrȯr

: a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance

Example Sentences

There was a lot of public uproar over the proposed jail. There have been uproars in the past over similar proposals. The proposal caused an uproar. The town was in an uproar over the proposal to build a jail.

Recent Examples on the Web The refunds followed an uproar in corners of the web dedicated to both Dylan and autograph collecting as readers began comparing signatures.

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2022 The global uproar if Kane or Neuer or one of the other captains did miss a knockout game and their team lost would be catastrophic for FIFA.

Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2022 The rapid moves Tuesday in the Berkeley County district, the fourth largest in the state, showed the impact of Moms for Liberty’s focus on electing conservative school board members, and prompted uproar among some community members in attendance.

Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 17 Nov. 2022 The uproar from one of pop music's most rabidly dedicated fandoms over the ticket distribution giant's choppy rollout for Swift's upcoming tour has led lawmakers from the House and Senate to chime in.

Rafi Schwartz, The Week, 16 Nov. 2022 The uproar on the far right in both countries over Mediterranean Sea migrants stands in sharp contrast to the countries’ welcome of millions of Ukrainians who have fled after the Russian invasion.

Barbara Surk And Nicole Winfield, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022 The uproar prompted an official response from the Russian Defense Ministry, which disputed the scale of the losses claimed by front-line soldiers.

Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2022 The uproar goes to show how some issues, like gas prices, dominate the conversation about the state of the economy more than others such as GDP rise or wage increases, contributing to a pessimistic view of the economy.

Quartz, 4 Nov. 2022 The uproar comes as a Ukrainian counteroffensive picks up speed in the south, after its forces regained towns in the north and east occupied by Russia.

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