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backlash

[bak-lash] / ˈbækˌlæʃ /


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Some have been exploring a small deal that could upend the rules, though they are worried about political backlash if they try.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

But the backlash against Xie's touring ambitions "reflects growing public resentment towards celebrities who are perceived to be 'cashing in on their online popularity'", says Xu, the academic.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

A fan who didn't want to share his name said he hoped that the current backlash will spark that change because that is their demand - transparency and greater focus on long-term strategy.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta noted, the decline is tied to several factors, including the repeal of federal EV tax credits and backlash tied to CEO Elon Musk’s stint in the U.S. federal government.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The backlash I’m receiving is making me hesitate, but I keep going.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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