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1 It was the very distinct likelihood that it would backfire on him.
2 For your sake, I almost hope this doesn't backfire on you.
3 But unless Optus can fix the streaming issues, it could backfire on the company.
4 Winning a bankruptcy battle can also backfire on a league.
5 However, there's a slight tendency to sidestep the harder decisions, which could backfire on you!
6 Smanga rubs his cousin up the wrong way, not knowing it will backfire on him.
7 Her tactics have heartened many on Wall Street, but they could backfire on several fronts.
8 Rushing into coalition government could backfire on Sinn Féin, party president Mr Gerry Adams said today.
9 A shutdown could backfire on Trump if voters blame Republicans for any federal government service disruptions.
10 Smith declined to say whether he believed Barria was causing his vehicle to backfire on purpose.
11 Duncan didn't want to go too far with this, as it could backfire on his client.
12 There is one element to the new format that may backfire on the AFC this season.
13 This protectiveness could backfire on him at times.
14 She hoped that would not backfire on them.
15 But some fund managers worry that saying projects are under threat could backfire on the Pilbara plan.
16 Wednesday 26 August 2020 Episode 123 Gabisile's good intentions backfire on her.
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