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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Hegseth himself has returned to the playbook that helped save his nomination in the first place, mounting an aggressive pushback campaign against the latest criticisms.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
However, closing the GRAS loophole would require Congressional action and FDA rulemaking, which could take years and face industry pushback.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In regard to the largest school district represented in the letter, Douglas County School District — whose board president, Christy Williams, and board secretary, Becky Myers, both signed the letter — there has been pushback from another faction within that district.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Previously, pushback from consumer advocates led some of the companies to tweak their formulas and drop artificial dyes without any government intervention.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
However, closing the GRAS loophole would require Congressional action and FDA rulemaking, which could take years and face industry pushback.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In regard to the largest school district represented in the letter, Douglas County School District — whose board president, Christy Williams, and board secretary, Becky Myers, both signed the letter — there has been pushback from another faction within that district.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
Previously, pushback from consumer advocates led some of the companies to tweak their formulas and drop artificial dyes without any government intervention.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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