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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a potent backlash" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a strong and effective reaction against something, often in a social or political context.
Example: "The new policy faced a potent backlash from the community, leading to widespread protests."
Alternatives: "a strong reaction" or "a fierce response."
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Even as he and his fellow Republicans tried to chart a path forward, Mr. Boehner said Thursday that he was seeing signs that President Obama and Congressional Democrats failed to realize that Republican gains in Congress resulted from a potent backlash against the Democratic agenda.
The Czech Republic, whose first president, Vaclav Havel, helped fashion the country as a global symbol of liberty after the fall of the Berlin Wall, has been undergoing a potent backlash against the political establishment after a scandal over alleged bribery and illegal spying.
Along with a similar but smaller-scale siege at the cabin of white separatist Randy Weaver in Idaho, the Waco disaster has kindled a potent backlash among many extremely conservative Americans, particularly those in the self-described "patriot" or "militia" movements.
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But this year, the threat of starvation is creating a potentially potent backlash against ZANU-PF.
The deal, which brings together two giants encompassing a quarter of the world's economy, would be a potent symbol of free trade during a time of populist backlash over globalization.
A potent, reproachful absence.
That's a potent idea.
Surprise is a potent force.
A potent lineup went silent.
It's a potent stimulus".
A potent spell.
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