: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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Meanwhile, new legislation unveiled on Tuesday by a Virginia Democrat aims to help small businesses avoid the blowback from this and future government shutdowns.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive interview with Fortune, Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi said that while the White House may be aiming to lift sentiment ahead of midterms, the Fed fears rising unemployment and political blowback if America enters a recession.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Target will lay off around 1,000 corporate employees Target’s leadership said layoffs are imminent amid declining sales and fierce blowback to its retreat on DEI programs.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
After some blowback, Meech claimed the woman was his cousin, which Walker has consistently pushed back on.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
In an exclusive interview with Fortune, Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi said that while the White House may be aiming to lift sentiment ahead of midterms, the Fed fears rising unemployment and political blowback if America enters a recession.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Target will lay off around 1,000 corporate employees Target’s leadership said layoffs are imminent amid declining sales and fierce blowback to its retreat on DEI programs.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
After some blowback, Meech claimed the woman was his cousin, which Walker has consistently pushed back on.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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