: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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To his knowledge, Levi says, there has been no blowback.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Historically, the cartels have avoided targeting American citizens to prevent drawing blowback from the federal government.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
While Timberlake went on to headline the event in 2018, the blowback from the incident led Jackson to be effectively blacklisted from future halftime shows.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Many ideas in the 224-page GOP bill have already prompted blowback from Democrats and higher education advocates.
—Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
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Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Historically, the cartels have avoided targeting American citizens to prevent drawing blowback from the federal government.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
While Timberlake went on to headline the event in 2018, the blowback from the incident led Jackson to be effectively blacklisted from future halftime shows.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Many ideas in the 224-page GOP bill have already prompted blowback from Democrats and higher education advocates.
—Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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