backlash
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Head coach Brendon McCullum said England must deal with the "backlash" to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
It’s part of a larger, ongoing backlash against the #MeToo movement.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
And opposition to massive complexes is growing, part of an overall backlash against AI in the U.S. and elsewhere.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The AI sector is facing a growing backlash over its potential negative impacts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
I do not want to be Maxine’s experiment, charity case, or rebellious backlash against her mother.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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