: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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But the proposal triggered an onslaught of blowback from historians, preservationists and the advisory Preservation Board itself, which was first formed 50 years ago.
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Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The blowback, and its competition, was so intense that in July 2027, Sony reduced the price to $500.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Community concerns Ever since the removals were announced, there's been a lot of community blowback.
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Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
—
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The blowback, and its competition, was so intense that in July 2027, Sony reduced the price to $500.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Community concerns Ever since the removals were announced, there's been a lot of community blowback.
—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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