boomerang

Example Sentences

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But higher interest rates could cause problems elsewhere in the financial system that boomerang on the banks.

From Washington Post

Not only has Russia withstood the economic assault, but the sanctions have boomeranged — hitting the very countries that imposed them.

From Salon

It was a match that thrilled even before kick-off as Australia delighted the Melbourne crowd by forming into a boomerang shape and advancing on the All Blacks' haka.

From BBC

Before returning to Earth, Orion will boomerang out to 40,000 miles beyond the lunar far side—where it will set a new distance record.

From Scientific American

And if Democrats instead choose to use low-income kids as “leverage” for other policy priorities, then Carlin’s quip will boomerang on them.

From Washington Post