pushback

noun

push·back ˈpu̇sh-ˌbak

: the action of forcing an object backward

: resistance or opposition in response to a policy or regulation especially by those affected

Examples of pushback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the opposite proved true in Kandahar, where U.S. commanders prioritized security and encountered dogged pushback from Kabul on anticorruption efforts. —

Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024 This, coupled with recent pushback against legislation like NEM 3.0 from both politicians and environmental groups, is an encouraging sign that Americans aren’t willing to stand by and let solar slip away. —

Chris Hopper, Fortune, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pushback

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