backfire

Example Sentences

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At around that time, those price increases started backfiring.

From MarketWatch

A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.

From Barron's

However, the attempt to strengthen Sir Keir's position appeared to backfire as it brought talk of threats to his leadership into the open and sparked further criticism of the PM.

From BBC

Mr. Trump’s supporters believe the indictment will backfire on notoriously liberal Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and propel Mr. Trump to the presidency in 2024.

From Washington Times

Clark, dressed in a red, white and blue cowboy hat and vest, said the New York indictment will backfire.

From Seattle Times