outcry
Example Sentences
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The detainment of the pair sparked protests outside the detention facility where they were being held, and led to a national outcry.
From BBC
In response to the public outcry, Nigeria's health minister has acknowledged "systemic challenges" in the health system and announced the creation of a national task force on "clinical governance and patient safety".
From BBC
In the midst of the national outcry over Pretti’s death, Menendez held a hearing to consider whether to grant Minnesota’s request for an order curbing the surge.
Their deaths sparked fresh demonstrations in the state, and prompted public outcry across the US and criticism from lawmakers in both parties.
From BBC
When the airline shed its plastic boarding passes, or its row-facing-row lounge seating, there were minor outcries, Jordan said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
