backlash
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When the reopening sparked backlash from nearby residents over loud and dangerous driving, Baron used his platform in the car community to urge enthusiasts to drive safely and listen to residents’ concerns.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The company has been “comfortable being misunderstood for long periods of time,” Jassy added, referencing the backlash Amazon received when it was first building out AWS over a decade ago.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
When Carlson asked why the T-shirt had provoked such a backlash, West said that it was because he was not acting in a way the media approved of.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Maine looks poised to become the first state to freeze building of new data centers with legislation that could pass this spring, but community backlash against these properties is spreading across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Felix knew there would be a backlash tomorrow.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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