: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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Even drag queens can’t read books to children at the library without getting political blowback.
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Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Newsom has faced blowback for some of his comments on the book tour thus far, however.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Independent internet reporters, including Parnas, have also garnered blowback at times over their sourcing.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Amid public blowback to the Hollywood superstar's recent jabs against the popularity of opera and ballet, EGOT-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, legal expert Sunny Hostin, and guest cohost Sheryl Underwood all took aim at Chalamet's words on Monday's broadcast of The View.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
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Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Newsom has faced blowback for some of his comments on the book tour thus far, however.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Independent internet reporters, including Parnas, have also garnered blowback at times over their sourcing.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Amid public blowback to the Hollywood superstar's recent jabs against the popularity of opera and ballet, EGOT-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, legal expert Sunny Hostin, and guest cohost Sheryl Underwood all took aim at Chalamet's words on Monday's broadcast of The View.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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