: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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There’s a chance network television could become even more reticent to broadcast anything remotely provocative, which in turn could also inspire blowback from their audiences.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
A number of Carr’s his past social media posts supporting First Amendment rights came to light Thursday, prompting blowback.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Those actions have drawn intense blowback from Democrats.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
The remark received blowback, including from conservatives aligned with the MAGA movement.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
A number of Carr’s his past social media posts supporting First Amendment rights came to light Thursday, prompting blowback.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
Those actions have drawn intense blowback from Democrats.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
The remark received blowback, including from conservatives aligned with the MAGA movement.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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