backlash
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Both announcements have prompted backlash from people worried about a future without physical games.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The clip went viral shortly after the incident on March 12, triggering a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which is known for its strict enforcement of public order and hygiene rules.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Naturally, there’s some risk of backlash from you-know-who, That Team Up North.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO—A backlash against Anthropic is brewing in Silicon Valley, rooted in concerns about the company’s product launches that compete with existing software providers and its advocacy for a closed AI ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Felix knew there would be a backlash tomorrow.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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Several celebrities or influencers who have ventured into the crypto market have faced similar backlashes.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024
There have been counterforces and backlashes and overcorrections, and then forward motion again—usually when the public is convinced that a change is only fair.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2024
By starting the exercise while most students were away on winter break, university leaders minimized the raucous backlashes that have bedeviled previous attempts by campus officials to take control of the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
The backlashes repeat a long cycle in immigration policy, experts say.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
Some South Korean celebrities like singers Harisu and Ha:tfelt have been speaking out on touchy subjects such as the anti-discrimination law and feminism, despite backlashes.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2022
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