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Recent Examples of blowback
Much of the blowback against data centers stems from concerns about the facilities’ energy and water use amid rising utility costs.
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Many were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enact sweeping student debt relief in the wake of the Covid pandemic, but the proposal encountered Republican blowback.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is once again dealing with blowback for being out of town when a massive fire ignited.
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Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
But where some insiders fretted about the social blowback, Jenkins knew the flap was priceless marketing for the brand.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Many were already struggling when the Biden administration attempted to enact sweeping student debt relief in the wake of the Covid pandemic, but the proposal encountered Republican blowback.
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Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is once again dealing with blowback for being out of town when a massive fire ignited.
—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
But where some insiders fretted about the social blowback, Jenkins knew the flap was priceless marketing for the brand.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blowback
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The economic fallout of the Iran conflict is having major implications heading into a midterm election in which control of Congress is at stake.
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The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
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The technique developed as a by-product of my scientific research on bass fishing.
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These grain- and gluten-free treats contain no chicken or poultry by-product meal, corn, wheat, soy, or artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors.
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The resulting anxiety and panic are an unfortunate side effect of a banner year for fireworks shows.
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Mendez is in a special therapy program for patients who have aphasia, which is a common side effect of having a stroke.
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There may be some confusion among Bravo or Peacock viewers over the shows, but clearly Bravo is placing its bets on the Real Housewives version rather than the in-house offshoot.
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An offshoot of the youth savings and investment accounts that the president introduced as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, these accounts are specifically targeted for children in foster care.
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blowback. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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