backlash

Example Sentences

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He did not flinch at the backlash when he fought a near-pension age Mike Tyson, and he does not appear to care now.

From BBC

A video of the incident, which took place in a village in the country's north, triggered fierce backlash as it circulated on social media this week.

From BBC

For investors like Fugmann, the policy backlash could have been worse, and key uncertainties are now resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite initiating procedures to speed the rebuilding process, both city and county have faced backlash from fire victims who complain of being slowed by stifling bureaucracy.

From Los Angeles Times

The post drew backlash in Japan, South Korea and China against the 22-year-old and even against her country's flag carrier, Finnair.

From BBC