blowback
Britishnoun
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the escape to the rear of gases formed during the firing of a weapon or in a boiler, internal-combustion engine, etc
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the action of a light automatic weapon in which the expanding gases of the propellant force back the bolt, thus reloading the weapon
Example Sentences
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When word of the budding supply relationship was made public, Apple faced blowback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Short of lawsuits, employers may fear blowback from their workers, who surveys show are content with traditional investment options.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
"If anyone can survive a price increase with minimal blowback, it's Apple," he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
While a package sparing Spirit may benefit consumers, the potential solution has sparked blowback.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
He zinged her with that one, and even though it was super petty, all of us were yikes-ing from the blowback.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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