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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a flood of backlash" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a large and overwhelming response of criticism or opposition to something, often in a social or political context.
Example: "After the controversial decision was announced, there was a flood of backlash from the community, demanding a reconsideration of the policy."
Alternatives: "a wave of criticism" or "an outpouring of dissent".
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After a flood of backlash from celebrities, corporations and other states alike, Indiana Governor Mike Pence (R) said Tuesday that changes will be made to the bill to bar discrimination against the LGBT community.
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The president's tweets were met with strong bipartisan backlash and a flood of tweets by defiant trans military people.
A flood of imitations followed.
His profligacy prompted a flood of complaints from Tokyo residents, triggering concern in the LDP, led by the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, that the party could become the target of a voter backlash in upper house elections on 10 July.
It's a flood of changes.
This has triggered a flood of rhetoric.
That caused a flood of bond sales.
A flood of equally dubious patents followed.
A flood of wickets, though?
We had a flood of information.
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