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outcry

[out-krahy, out-krahy] / ˈaʊtˌkraɪ, ˌaʊtˈkraɪ /


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Amid a major outcry from supporter groups and politicians, Fifa backed down, permitting fans to take in sealed, disposable water bottles after all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The company pulled its plans in late March following public outcry and a March 4 city council vote to extend a temporary data center moratorium and place a ban on Tuesday’s ballot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

These views have prompted outcry among anti-sex trafficking groups and many women’s rights groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Full-price bus tickets from Grand Central Terminal or the Port Authority bus terminal in New York to MetLife Stadium were recently reduced to $20 from $80 after fan outcry over the inflated prices.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

There was an outcry and a great deal of complaining, but everyone knew they had been lucky to hear as much as they had.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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