backlash

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But maybe the billionaires should consider the backlash building against the antitrust exemption they retain from another era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Wade, and the absolutely enormous antifeminist backlash within which we are all living.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

However, Kugelman sees some potential for backlash if after all this speculation of talks, both sides simply resume with even more force.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The ongoing backlash hasn’t stopped tech companies from growing their users.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

As for you, she’d say to me, you’re just a backlash.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood