pushback

noun

push·back ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak

: the action of forcing an object backward

: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected

Examples of pushback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That has encountered some pushback, including from the ACLU, which says the language is written too broadly and could sweep in journalists and others who publish personal information. —

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024 The attempts to block the F.T.C.’s noncompete rule come amid a broader pushback by some businesses, lawmakers and others against the power of executive agencies. —

J. Edward Moreno, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pushback

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