backfire

"I would argue that this could actually backfire," Kugelman says.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández wondered whether the Braves’ game plan might soon backfire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Some analysts say curbing diesel shipments abroad could backfire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

That can backfire, though: After Tesla’s initial Cybercab event was light on details, the stock dropped about 9%.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

I realize this could all backfire terribly, but it feels like my only option.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

The company has long relied on this high-yielding equity as its primary engine to bankroll Bitcoin acquisitions—a strategy that backfires when the shares lose ground.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

All of the above comes with a caveat: Unbridled choice often backfires.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

"Discord could lose users if its implementation of age verification backfires, but it could equally attract more new users who will be drawn to its new standards for online safety by design," he said.

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026

Is there a chance this really backfires, then?

From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026

The car behind me at the drive-thru backfires, and I rush inside.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

But in the end, the episode backfired on them.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

They gave him just a few days off, and that backfired.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The popularity of companion apps may show that policy has backfired.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

That $2.4 billion deal has backfired on Dick’s Sporting Goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Our plan to come home early had backfired completely.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

"The policy risks backfiring because it would result in stockpiling of diesel, and as that storage runs out, refineries would need to cut back on production," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

"These things are backfiring," he said, adding that "the regulatory environment is obviously not helping Europe or France."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The critics argue Lemssouguer relies heavily on borrowed money, or leverage, to boost profits, a strategy prone to backfiring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026

Sullivan warned that changes to VA policy that take decision-making out of veterans’ control is a risk that could seriously backfiring.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026

“I mean, because of what happened in the rebellion. With the jabberjays backfiring on the Capitol and all.”

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins