expect a backlash

Examples (10)

• The government should expect a backlash from voters over the new tax policy.
• After announcing the layoffs, the company expected a severe backlash from its employees.
• If the studio changes the beloved character, they must expect a backlash from the fan base.
• We fully expect a backlash against these modern art installations in the historic town.
• Expecting a backlash, the university prepared a detailed public statement to explain its decision.
• The board of directors was warned to expect a backlash from shareholders regarding the risky merger.
• As a controversial artist, he has learned to expect a backlash with every new exhibition.
• Did the developers really not expect a backlash when they removed the popular feature from the app?
• Given the public's mood, it was only natural to expect a backlash to the court's unpopular ruling.
• The campaign team is preparing for the announcement, as they expect a major backlash from political opponents.