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backlash

[bak-lash] / ˈbækˌlæʃ /


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Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien's clip went viral and triggered a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which has a reputation for not tolerating bad behaviour.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Speculation and backlash abounded in early January, when online sleuths got wind of someone making nearly half a million dollars on Maduro's seizure.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

When Bloomberg reported earlier this month that Kirby had pitched President Trump on a merger with American, the backlash was swift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

OpenAI is also grappling with backlash over whether it is doing enough to protect public safety in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The backlash that really bothered Ellsberg came from his former co-workers.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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