Example Sentences

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Scientists worry that hatchery efforts are backfiring in part by weakening salmon’s genetic resilience.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Monsanto spokeswoman Trish Jordan said the company believes demand growth still justifies corn expansion, and she disputed the notion that crop science advances are backfiring on agricultural technology firms.

From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2017

Monsanto spokeswoman Trish Jordan said the company believes demand growth still justifies corn expansion, and she disputed the notion that crop science advances are backfiring on agricultural technology firms.

From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2017

Oregon, Colorado, Michigan and Illinois have created early release programs that are backfiring.

From Forbes • Jun. 10, 2010

The converters are backfiring, and rocket-fuel is leaking back toward the engine-rooms!

From Genesis by Piper, H. Beam