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outcry

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


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Both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Badenoch have called for politicians not to stoke division following the outcry about the teenager's murder, and subsequent protests on the streets of Southampton.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

It was snatched away and there was an outcry.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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