: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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But blowback from the scam epidemic appears to be affecting the industry, especially as state lawmakers have cracked down.
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Curt Devine, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
The blowback to Trump's criticism of Reiner has been swift, intense, and has breached both sides of the political divide.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Trump’s first set of remarks Monday about the Reiners earned him quick blowback, with even a few Republicans calling the comments too much.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2025
And oil prices are relatively low amidst an oversupplied global market, reducing the risk of significant price blowback.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Curt Devine, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
The blowback to Trump's criticism of Reiner has been swift, intense, and has breached both sides of the political divide.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Trump’s first set of remarks Monday about the Reiners earned him quick blowback, with even a few Republicans calling the comments too much.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2025
And oil prices are relatively low amidst an oversupplied global market, reducing the risk of significant price blowback.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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