furore
Britishnoun
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a public outburst, esp of protest; uproar
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a sudden widespread enthusiasm for something; craze
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frenzy; rage; madness
Etymology
Origin of furore
C15: from Latin: frenzy, rage, from furere to rave
Example Sentences
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After days of furore, Musk backed down and agreed to geoblock the function in countries where creating such images is illegal, although it was not immediately clear where the tool would be restricted.
From Barron's
Infantino's comments were his first public remarks since the ticketing furore erupted earlier this month, with fan groups branding ticket prices as "extortionate" and "astronomical".
From Barron's
India has scrapped an order making it mandatory for smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on new phones after a public furore.
From BBC
A baby Jesus has been stolen from a Christmas nativity scene in Brussels which sparked an online furore over its faceless depictions of Christianity's holy family.
From Barron's
It described the furore as "a regrettable series of events in Pan Macmillan's past".
From BBC
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