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furor

[fyoor-awr, -er] / ˈfyʊər ɔr, -ər /


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Furor over the adoption of a Native American preschooler in Texas has reached the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022

Furor erupted again on Monday, after she stumbled twice during her free skate event.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022

With everyone in Manhattan and Washington exhaling, the pundit class then switched gears to play its other favorite game: Media Furor.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2018

Furor over the Fed’s mixed signals has only grown louder, as the decision about rates has gotten more complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2015

Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright performed an unequalled exploit when in command of the Gloucester, formerly the yacht Corsair, he wiped out the two torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and Furor.

From Dewey and Other Naval Commanders by Ellis, Edward Sylvester




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