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will recoil

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I recognize and respect that many opposed to Trump will recoil at this suggestion; I am well-suited to take on this challenge.

From Salon Oct. 12, 2023

Sometimes at Open Books, casual browsers will recoil when they realize that they’re in an all-poetry bookshop.

From Seattle Times Apr. 22, 2022

Many people will recoil from such a grim prediction, while for others it will fuel the anxiety that is already rife in society.

From The Guardian Apr. 26, 2020

“If he tries to change the room on strength of personality, people will recoil from that,” one NFL owner said.

From Washington Post Jun. 1, 2018

As for the Admiralty, let who will be in, they can neither do me any great good or harm: they may vex me, a little; but, that will recoil upon themselves.

From The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol II. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters by Nelson, Horatio