: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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In fact, there’s been very little blowback from politicians in the Global South, so far.
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere in the country, the senators who rebelled are also largely insulated from long-term blowback.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
But the blowback is the latest firestorm the president has faced from his own loyal supporters since returning to office.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2025
Some Democratic lawmakers have faced blowback from voters and progressives for supporting the legislation without the credits.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
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Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere in the country, the senators who rebelled are also largely insulated from long-term blowback.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Nov. 2025
But the blowback is the latest firestorm the president has faced from his own loyal supporters since returning to office.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2025
Some Democratic lawmakers have faced blowback from voters and progressives for supporting the legislation without the credits.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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