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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Those developments have sparked pushback from some communities, with residents raising concerns about noise, land use, and the strain on local power supplies.
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Monique John, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Several other African leaders, particularly in countries with less stringent data protection laws, are unlikely to face meaningful pushback despite widespread criticism of the agreements from across the continent.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
His statement prompted immediate pushback from Congressional leaders.
—Julie K Brown, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
The demand has faced pushback from Taiwan’s opposition KMT party and some of its population.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
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Monique John, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Several other African leaders, particularly in countries with less stringent data protection laws, are unlikely to face meaningful pushback despite widespread criticism of the agreements from across the continent.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
His statement prompted immediate pushback from Congressional leaders.
—Julie K Brown, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
The demand has faced pushback from Taiwan’s opposition KMT party and some of its population.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Pushback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushback. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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