: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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An effort to add the $1 billion in ballroom funding to a party-line immigration enforcement spending bill failed with many Republicans nervous about political blowback with the midterms looming.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
After political blowback, including from Republicans, Blanche declared that the fund won't move forward, but continues to litigate lawsuits questioning its legality.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Trump is likely to face significant blowback from within his own party if the deal with Iran includes any financial benefits to Iran.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For many journalists, blowback is just part of the business.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
After political blowback, including from Republicans, Blanche declared that the fund won't move forward, but continues to litigate lawsuits questioning its legality.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Trump is likely to face significant blowback from within his own party if the deal with Iran includes any financial benefits to Iran.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For many journalists, blowback is just part of the business.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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