Backfire Sentence Examples

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  • A woman wants to know that a man has a decent career, but flashing money around just for the sake of showing off may backfire.

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  • Some items may seem like romantic meaningful gifts but often backfire in the long run.

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  • Sneaking around trying to determine if your partner is cheating could backfire on you if he is not cheating.

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  • This will backfire so fiercely that you'll find yourself running to the hills screaming as though your hair were on fire.

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  • Owners tend to give their pets food and treats as a way of showing affection, but this habit can backfire if it isn't practiced with some restraint.

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  • However, since this is always a risk, be prepared for the consequences if you encourage communication and it happens to unfortunately backfire.

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  • Beware using spells on other Sims with wands because they will sometimes backfire.

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  • Pushing him too hard, may actually only backfire.

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  • Proposing on Valentine's Day may initially seem to be a wonderfully romantic gesture, but in reality it can backfire if the couple is not ready for the commitment or if the proposal is not staged properly.

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  • It's also crucial to understand how your parenting mode can backfire when you're stressed.

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  • The actions of those attacking Lebanon will seriously backfire.

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  • And it makes a lovely throaty rasp under acceleration and a staccato backfire when you lift off the throttle.

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  • Choosing to do an intervention at a party or public setting is probably going to backfire.

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  • Or is it just a quick fix that will eventually backfire?

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  • Trying to be in control can sometimes backfire - you can lose what you might have gained.

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  • Now his taste of instant fame could backfire on the entire genre of reality TV.

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  • This might work out for you, but it might backfire.

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  • This is important because if you push yourself too much it can backfire and result in more pain and tenderness, and can even cause joint damage.

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  • However, after a point, focus on physical performance can actually backfire and cause problems that inhibit one's ability to perform.

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  • Salads are an obvious choice but these selections can backfire.

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  • Some energy experts are naysayers when it comes to lithium-powered batteries and wonder if using up too much of our lithium power will backfire.

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