uproar

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t cause such an uproar.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The disclosure sparked an uproar in France; the foreign minister called for an investigation, saying “the facts are extremely serious.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Despite the uproar, experts said the salute by Smith and Carlos was a defining moment for Black people, galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The revelations sparked uproar in France and earned a rebuke from Economy Minister Roland Lescure, who called for transparency.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

The author talked about how this uproar was probably also good for art historians and museum curators.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett