backfire
Example Sentences
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And landlords took on lots of debt during the pandemic era of low interest rates, which backfired when rates later spiked.
Ironically, it’s a tactic that backfires, if the goal is for dispatchers to keep their cool.
From Los Angeles Times
Others say it’s not exactly honoring the noble traditions of college athletics — and that it could backfire on both the games and the brands.
From MarketWatch
The moguls of Mr. Troy’s account frequently see their attempts to extract policy or political advantage backfire.
High stakes that backfired as Hearts left Glasgow with a three-point lead at the top of the table after their stunning 2-1 victory.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
