outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Synonyms
Examples of outcry in a Sentence
They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.
There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.
Recent Examples on the Web
The goals have come a long way since the outcry at Google six years ago.
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David E. Sanger, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The bonus cap was first introduced by the European Union back in 2014 in response to public outcry about the financial crisis.
—Aisha S Gani, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
The outcry is the latest in a series of controversies that have strained relations between the small, private Christian school above Sunset Cliffs and members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Younger generations of musicians, who came up awash in sampling and remixing, made no discernible outcry for another extension.
—Andrew Dalton, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
The agency began investigating the Ticketmaster parent for potential abuses of power in 2022, amid outcry over various ticketing failures for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2024
Would this public outcry affect the chances of the pending application being granted by the trademark office?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 10 Apr. 2024
There has been an outcry over state prisons, run by the DOC, with several deaths, allegations of mistreatment and months-long lockdowns that have largely confined those incarcerated to their cells.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
In response to public outcry, the state’s utility regulators proposed a new, tiered billing structure designed to make the price of electricity less expensive for residential customers.
—Julie Lynem, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
David E. Sanger, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The bonus cap was first introduced by the European Union back in 2014 in response to public outcry about the financial crisis.
—Aisha S Gani, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
The outcry is the latest in a series of controversies that have strained relations between the small, private Christian school above Sunset Cliffs and members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Younger generations of musicians, who came up awash in sampling and remixing, made no discernible outcry for another extension.
—Andrew Dalton, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
The agency began investigating the Ticketmaster parent for potential abuses of power in 2022, amid outcry over various ticketing failures for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2024
Would this public outcry affect the chances of the pending application being granted by the trademark office?
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 10 Apr. 2024
There has been an outcry over state prisons, run by the DOC, with several deaths, allegations of mistreatment and months-long lockdowns that have largely confined those incarcerated to their cells.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
In response to public outcry, the state’s utility regulators proposed a new, tiered billing structure designed to make the price of electricity less expensive for residential customers.
—Julie Lynem, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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