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Recent Examples of blowback
In an interview with TIME, Budde described her reaction to the blowback and Trump calling her out.
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
His decision sparked immediate blowback not just from but also from some vulnerable Republican senators who will likely be a target for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
—Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The blowback put Hegseth’s nomination on shaky ground, with some Republican senators appearing to waver, Trump allies expressing doubts and Trump flirting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a backup if Hegseth failed to get confirmed.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Musk and Ramaswamy are already getting blowback from the hard-right fringe of the MAGA base.
—Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
His decision sparked immediate blowback not just from but also from some vulnerable Republican senators who will likely be a target for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
—Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
The blowback put Hegseth’s nomination on shaky ground, with some Republican senators appearing to waver, Trump allies expressing doubts and Trump flirting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a backup if Hegseth failed to get confirmed.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Musk and Ramaswamy are already getting blowback from the hard-right fringe of the MAGA base.
—Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowback
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As the true scale of the fallout comes into view, African governments are wondering how to fill gaping holes left in vital services, like health care and education, that until recent weeks were funded by the United States.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Emilia Pérez, currently dealing with the fallout from controversial, recently resurfaced tweets by star and best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, won two other awards at the ceremony, voting for which closed on Jan. 10, well before Gascón’s past posts emerged.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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The team identified four main sources of these smells: the original materials used during the mummification process; plant oils used later for conservation of the artifact; synthetic pesticides used to prevent damage; and by-products of microbes breaking down the material and tissue.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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Mercury is a common by-product of gold mining, a growing industry in several southern countries.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
12 Feb. 2025
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Just know that, like most antibiotics, azithromycin can mess with your GI tract, potentially triggering side effects like diarrhea or nausea.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
13 Feb. 2025
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However, there have been reports of people experiencing mild side effects, such as nausea, bloating, indigestion, and gas.23 People with fish allergies may experience allergic reactions to marine collagen, so carefully reading the supplement label is crucial to avoid consuming potential allergens.—
Devineé Lingo, M.S.,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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The prevailing theory is that the powers that be want to position the offshoot under the umbrella of parent company Paramount Global.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
14 Feb. 2025
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The character’s not as devilish on this funky offshoot, but the concept still lands.—
Stephen Kearse,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowback. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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