backlash
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That’s why the backlash escalated so quickly from disagreement into accusations of betrayal.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
The beta mom backlash is a response to several converging realities: A blunter cultural dialogue around maternal mental health that has stripped the glamour from “having it all,” and a shifting economic landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Despite backlash over high prices and fees, LA28 says it sold more than 4 million tickets in its first ticket drop.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
While there is no way to know how many of those who have clicked on the online petition are actually Real Madrid fans, the backlash has arrived at a sensitive time.
From BBC • May 6, 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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