as in reaction
a strong public response against something
There was swift backlash to the senator's controversial comments.
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Because online maps have become a primary way that billions of people understand the world around them, how tech companies like Google depict and label politically sensitive areas and territories regularly generates public backlash and philosophical debate.
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Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
The policy has sparked intense debate and backlash in the community.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
In a post-election memo, the firm's leaders argue rising costs, coupled with a global backlash toward incumbent politicians, motivated the voters whom Trump spoke to, as opposed to an ideological realignment.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The backlash against a 5.30pm kick-off for the 2023 Community Shield between Manchester City and Arsenal led to it being rescheduled for 4pm.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
The policy has sparked intense debate and backlash in the community.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
In a post-election memo, the firm's leaders argue rising costs, coupled with a global backlash toward incumbent politicians, motivated the voters whom Trump spoke to, as opposed to an ideological realignment.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
The backlash against a 5.30pm kick-off for the 2023 Community Shield between Manchester City and Arsenal led to it being rescheduled for 4pm.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Backlash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backlash. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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