pushback
noun
push·back
ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak 
1
: the action of forcing an object backward
2
: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected
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But the New York State Education Department appeared undeterred by the pushback.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
In recent weeks, Yenor’s hire at The Heritage Foundation has spurred pushback.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
Continue reading … POLITICAL PUNT – Congressional NIL bill collapses amid Lane Kiffin controversy and bipartisan pushback.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Gaviota’s dramatic growth was met with little pushback from other state hotel companies under the Tourism Ministry.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
In recent weeks, Yenor’s hire at The Heritage Foundation has spurred pushback.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
Continue reading … POLITICAL PUNT – Congressional NIL bill collapses amid Lane Kiffin controversy and bipartisan pushback.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Gaviota’s dramatic growth was met with little pushback from other state hotel companies under the Tourism Ministry.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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