boomerang

Example Sentences

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But higher interest rates could cause problems elsewhere in the financial system that boomerang on the banks.

From Washington Post

It has already boomeranged back to hit Madagascar a second time, and is now expected to return to Mozambique by Saturday.

From New York Times

Not only has Russia withstood the economic assault, but the sanctions have boomeranged — hitting the very countries that imposed them.

From Salon

Plus, I don’t have room to what-if the possibility of adult boomerang kids in your someday shared home with Ben.

From Washington Post

While the government and central bank have acknowledged "difficulties", Moscow says its economy is resilient and that sanctions have boomeranged against the West by driving up inflation and energy prices.

From Reuters