boomerang

Example Sentences

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A computerized version of Botticelli’s Venus branded as a “virtual influencer” immediately boomeranged into a meme-fest on social media as critics said it played off stereotypes about Italy.

From New York Times

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s determination to criminalize Trump’s alleged hush money payments to an adult-film star and another woman to silence them about sexual encounters years before he entered politics could boomerang.

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post

It has already boomeranged back to hit Madagascar a second time, and is now expected to return to Mozambique by Saturday.

From New York Times

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

From Salon