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outpouring

[out-pawr-ing, -pohr-] / ˈaʊtˌpɔr ɪŋ, -ˌpoʊr- /


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“There was an incredible outpouring of support from all over Southern California, and we served hundreds of impacted families,” said Mathers, who wore a shirt at the slumber party emblazoned with “Camp Counselor.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

“I think the community outpouring really got officials to change their mind because they have not seen something of this magnitude done in Prince George’s County,” said McCollum.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

The avalanche has sparked an outpouring of shock in the mountaineering community, especially in Nepal, and leaders including Britain's Prince William have expressed condolences to the families of the climbers.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

We’re sorry for any ruffled feathers, but someone has to say this after the outpouring of scorn directed at Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The following 1,500 years saw the outpouring of Chinese technological inventions, mentioned in Chapter 13, that included paper, the compass, the wheelbarrow, and gunpowder.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

But is the joint silence a sign that, after the years of public outpourings this next phase, perhaps one of reconciliation, will happen away from the cameras, without a fanfare?

From BBC Aug. 29, 2025

But none of these rules exist on the internet, where children exchange details, speculation and outpourings of grief unsupervised.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2023

Every song in her discographical universe matters, and any surprise song she chooses will invariably educe outpourings of jubilation.

From Salon Oct. 13, 2023

Such online outpourings of grief often presage additional violence, said Desmond Patton, a University of Pennsylvania professor who studies social media and firearm violence.

From Seattle Times Sep. 2, 2023

Harry was an indispensable part of the mingled outpourings of jubilation and mourning, of grief and celebration.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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