pushback
a mechanism that forces an object backward.
opposition or resistance to a plan, action, statement, etc.: The regulations got some pushback from farmers.
the forcing of an enemy to withdraw.
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How to use pushback in a sentence
She told Sports Business Journal that she has gotten pushback from athletes, parents and alumni, but “we need to see a noticeable decline in virus trends” before the conference returns to play.
Ivy League sports were shut down quickly by coronavirus. A restart is proving much slower. | Glynn A. Hill | February 10, 2021 | Washington PostNot knowing how much pushback to expect, Goldson said, the board hired a lawyer to help defend its decision.
In Connecticut, Miguel Cardona led a full-court press for schools to reopen | Laura Meckler, Nick Anderson | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostIf the US weakened its pushback on any of these issues so China would agree to lower carbon emissions, for example, many in the US and around the world might not deem that a good trade.
John Kerry promises US climate change diplomacy won’t lead to weaker China policy | Alex Ward | January 27, 2021 | VoxIn the face of widespread sexism, it was a moment of public pushback that is becoming less rare.
“Average-yet-confident”: A comedian coined a Chinese equivalent to “mansplaining” | Jane Li | January 23, 2021 | QuartzBach says they are currently consulting on amendments but cites pushback from some nations’ athletes.
When I express skepticism that the beads are doing anything, I get pushback that the kids have been healthy since wearing them.
Kids Eat the Darndest Things: Laundry Pods, Teething Necklaces, and More Of The Weirdest Stuff Sending Kids to the E.R. | Russell Saunders | November 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn fact, she finds all the pushback more than a little ridiculous.
‘All About That Bass’ Singer Meghan Trainor On Haters and Her Polarizing (and Unlikely) No. 1 Hit | Marlow Stern | October 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNaturally, McCord starts getting some pushback when she starts Leaning In in the White House.
Tea Leoni Isn’t Hillary Clinton, but ‘Madam Secretary’ May Be Her Benghazi | Kevin Fallon | September 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhatever action Obama takes, he will get pushback from Republicans.
Local pushback against ISIS domination in these areas to bring a power sharing arrangement, seems ever more remote.
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