backlash
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The backlash led the property's new owners to reach a deal allowing her to return to the flat at a low rent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
The Grammy-winning “Same Love” musician faced backlash from a number of Jewish advocacy groups over his performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Companies are trying to combat the mounting backlash to the projects through financial incentives and listening sessions in local communities, along with public declarations about what is at risk if they slow their expansion efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
In a statement following the backlash, Downing Street said the PM had made clear "the initial judgement is serious and there can't be any suggestion that anyone is above the rules".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
She’d expected some backlash; it happened every time she shared her strength.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Several celebrities or influencers who have ventured into the crypto market have faced similar backlashes.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2024
Oligarchs haven’t always been willing to be visible because in history, there have been backlashes against wealth and wealth-power.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2024
By starting the exercise while most students were away on winter break, university leaders minimized the raucous backlashes that have bedeviled previous attempts by campus officials to take control of the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
Egyptian women have faced public backlashes as well.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
Change has been so big and breakneck since “The Boys in the Band” that you can hardly tell the backlashes from the front ones.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
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