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a strong public response against something
There was swift backlash to the senator's controversial comments.
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Amid the backlash from the right over diversity, equity and inclusion, pockets of corporate America are edging away from public commitments to help level the playing field.
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The comments prompted backlash from Trump opponents on social media, with some users posting about burning or throwing out their New Balance sneakers and others threatening boycotts.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
The news was met with some backlash from local residents, fearing further depletion of water resources and damage to the environment.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
On Thursday, Jennifer Lopez joined her at a campaign event in Las Vegas, making an appeal to Latino voters while condemning controversial remarks about Puerto Rico from a comedian at former President Trump’s recent event in New York City sparked backlash.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The comments prompted backlash from Trump opponents on social media, with some users posting about burning or throwing out their New Balance sneakers and others threatening boycotts.
—Ayesha Javed, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
The news was met with some backlash from local residents, fearing further depletion of water resources and damage to the environment.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
On Thursday, Jennifer Lopez joined her at a campaign event in Las Vegas, making an appeal to Latino voters while condemning controversial remarks about Puerto Rico from a comedian at former President Trump’s recent event in New York City sparked backlash.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Backlash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backlash. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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