backlash
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When Secretary of War James Monroe proposed a system of national conscription during the War of 1812, the backlash was immediate and fierce.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
If chatbots were as all-knowing as we’ve been led to believe, they should have seen the backlash to AI coming.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Sharma says some people are "getting triggered" by it and there's been "a backlash from a section of men saying shows like these portray men in a bad light".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
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
As for you, she’d say to me, you’re just a backlash.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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