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outcry

noun as in scream, exclamation

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But in recent years reports of schools banning bangs or dyed hair have sparked public outcry across Thailand.

From BBC

A provision that would have also made “aiding and abetting” homeless camps a misdemeanor violation was rolled back this week, amid outcry from nonprofit groups that provide services to homeless people.

Despite congressional hearings and public outcry, lawmakers often demonstrated a lack of understanding—or worse, complicity — in the rapid erosion of privacy.

From Salon

He lauded the administration’s decision to backtrack on eliminating thousands of temporary seasonal positions at the National Park Service after the cost-cutting move met with loud public outcry.

News of the tree house’s imminent demolition has been met with public outcry; more than 6,000 people have signed a petition to try to save it.

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