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outcry

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


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Conditions there have prompted outcry from rights groups, and UN experts have condemned it as a site of "unparalleled notoriety."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

Its introduction provoked an outcry among users who felt their privacy had been violated but sent engagement soaring.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The incident caused outcry among Cuban exiles living in the US and has long been a source of contention between Washington and Havana.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

In response there was a huge outcry from small organic farmers and the public.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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