: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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In September, OpenAI debuted a second-generation Sora model that created even higher-quality videos with audio capabilities and more accurate physics, which led to even more intense blowback and concern from Hollywood.
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
But the administration will need to show a more comprehensive strategy ahead or risk blowback from Congress, lawmakers said, especially as they are simultaneously being asked to approve billions in new spending.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Condemning Owens risks alienating a segment of that audience; embracing her risks reputational blowback and further blurring the boundaries between commentary and conspiracy.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Whatever the legal arguments, nothing is stopping all supervisors from giving their extra salary to charity (as Chaffee and Sarmiento announced following public blowback) and rescinding the raises for future board members.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
But the administration will need to show a more comprehensive strategy ahead or risk blowback from Congress, lawmakers said, especially as they are simultaneously being asked to approve billions in new spending.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Condemning Owens risks alienating a segment of that audience; embracing her risks reputational blowback and further blurring the boundaries between commentary and conspiracy.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Whatever the legal arguments, nothing is stopping all supervisors from giving their extra salary to charity (as Chaffee and Sarmiento announced following public blowback) and rescinding the raises for future board members.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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