: an unforeseen and unwanted effect, result, or set of repercussions
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The votes come as Google has faced massive blowback over the past week for its new search AI features, which has produced false and often bizarre responses, including telling users to put glue on pizza.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 28 May 2024
The eight-person team at the State Department is leading Washington’s efforts to ease the economic blowback for countries targeted by China.
—Didi Tang, Fortune Asia, 27 May 2024
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 28 May 2024
The eight-person team at the State Department is leading Washington’s efforts to ease the economic blowback for countries targeted by China.
—Didi Tang, Fortune Asia, 27 May 2024
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“Blowback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowback. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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