outcry

Example Sentences

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The city initially removed the markings, citing accessibility requirements, before later reversing course and installing permanent crosswalks following public outcry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

A plan to build housing for 1,200 foreign workers that was approved last autumn sparked outcry among locals.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik accused ICE officers of using Liam as “bait,” sparking a major public outcry.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

“Once everything had been signed off last night, there were lots of photos, lots of celebrating, and then a spontaneous outcry of ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oi, oi, oi’,” said Burke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Gurgi, draped over Melyngar’s saddle, immediately set up a great outcry.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander