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backlash

[bak-lash] / ˈbækˌlæʃ /


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Masino abandoned many elements of her strategy following the widespread backlash, and her last earnings report sent Cracker Barrel’s shares up sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Companies have been hesitant to detail how they use generative AI in film production — partly because they are concerned about consumer and union backlash.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

It seems likely that Tuchel will stay as manager for Euro 2028 - which is being co-hosted in England - despite the backlash to his decisions against Argentina.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has already faced a backlash over her government’s search-and-rescue efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

The backlash I’m receiving is making me hesitate, but I keep going.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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

Egyptian women have faced public backlashes as well.

From Seattle Times Nov. 1, 2022




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