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backlash

[bak-lash] / ˈbækˌlæʃ /


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Since “Euphoria” first aired in 2019, Levinson’s profile has evolved, particularly following the backlash to his HBO series “The Idol,” which was widely panned by critics and plagued by reports of behind-the-scenes turmoil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The company has been “comfortable being misunderstood for long periods of time,” Jassy added, referencing the backlash Amazon received when it was first building out AWS over a decade ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Ohio, a top U.S. location for data centers, faces severe resident backlash over proposed projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The government refused West's permission to travel to the UK after a backlash to his planned set at the London festival this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

King expected a backlash, but he wasn’t prepared for the storm of criticism that came at him from all directions.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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