backlash
Example Sentences
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For investors like Fugmann, the policy backlash could have been worse, and key uncertainties are now resolved.
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
Publicly, the administration tried to temper international backlash by promising to keep or restore critical lifesaving programs.
From Salon
The backlash highlights a broader challenge facing legacy news organizations: how to navigate polarization, platform contentious figures, and maintain advertiser confidence without sacrificing credibility.
From Salon
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