pushback
noun
push·back
ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak 
1
: the action of forcing an object backward
2
: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected
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At least initially, China’s pushback on Mr. Hegseth’s address has been scalding.
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Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2025
That proposal to build a national data center drew pushback from lawmakers concerned about privacy protections.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 4 June 2025
The further expansion of Chinese maritime forces into the Philippine EEZ has been met with pushback under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
That’s why the pushback by politicians against Homeland Security’s big, beautiful boo-boo has been quick — and hilarious.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2025
That proposal to build a national data center drew pushback from lawmakers concerned about privacy protections.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 4 June 2025
The further expansion of Chinese maritime forces into the Philippine EEZ has been met with pushback under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
That’s why the pushback by politicians against Homeland Security’s big, beautiful boo-boo has been quick — and hilarious.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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