backlash
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Since “Euphoria” first aired in 2019, Levinson’s profile has evolved, particularly following the backlash to his HBO series “The Idol,” which was widely panned by critics and plagued by reports of behind-the-scenes turmoil.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The company has been “comfortable being misunderstood for long periods of time,” Jassy added, referencing the backlash Amazon received when it was first building out AWS over a decade ago.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
The government refused West's permission to travel to the UK after a backlash to his planned set at the London festival this summer.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K. following a backlash over a planned performance by the rapper at a London music festival, according to event organizers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The anti-Woodhull backlash also led to the formation of organizations dedicated to fighting female suffrage.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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