Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia (AMAM) President Dr Steven Chow warned that prohibitory practices that ban vaping may in fact backfire on Malaysia’s efforts to become a smoke-free nation.

Source: https://www.therakyatpost.com/living/2023/10/07/geg-law-a-death-sentence-for-bumiputera-businesses/

And, indeed, publicizing private drama can backfire when it comes to resolving the issues within the family.

Source: https://time.com/6245503/how-to-navigate-family-drama-spare/

But reassessing your budget doesn’t mean cutting back on all discretionary spending long term. In fact, doing so can often backfire.

Source: https://fortune.com/2023/10/07/how-to-stop-spending-expert-tips-advice/

But the unique logistical and security requirements could backfire spectacularly in front of a global audience for France if there are major problems.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/france-ap-gerald-darmanin-french-paris-b2344202.html

Clinical psychologist Martha Deiros Collado, author of the forthcoming book “How to Be the Grown-Up,” told HuffPost that when her child is overwhelmed, she knows that “telling her to calm down is going to backfire.”

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/phrases-child-psychologists-dont-use_l_64810889e4b025003edb2e79

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a swipe at Republicans only for it to backfire on her Friday evening.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/20/social-media-dunks-aoc-over-byron-donalds-criticism-speaker/

For Ukraine in particular, Beutelar says the U.S. stance on the war in Gaza could backfire on them like a boomerang.

Source: https://houstonianonline.com/why-are-they-opposing-a-ceasefire-in-gaza/

However at the same time I would like to inject a bit of humor in that it could backfire if the California voter realized who was really laying the misinformation on them and voted them out of office as they should have done 50 years ago.

Source: http://capoliticalreview.com/top-stories/recognizing-fake-news-now-a-required-subject-in-california-schools/

'I fear it will backfire badly — and result in violence even worse than the gang-driven chaos the government is desperately trying to stamp out.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/uk-news-weekend-features-project/article-11807529/Worlds-BRUTAL-prisons-Syrian-hell-hole-Russias-K-6-Black-Dolphin.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

If Session Zero hinted at traditional adventuring with established cities and towns, it could backfire, however, particularly for players who planned socially oriented characters with ties to the setting’s organizations.

Source: https://screenrant.com/dnd-campaign-plot-twists-ideas-tips-dungeons-dragons/

In “We All Know What They Say About Assumptions,” Goodwin gave him an ultimatum and came out on top, but a preview for a disastrous next episode raises the question: will it backfire?

Source: https://www.cinemablend.com/television/chicago-meds-goodwin-just-took-bold-action-but-will-it-backfire-in-disastrous-next-episode

Or did the quota backfire?

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/sandra-gauci-elected-adpd-leader.1033956

Suni rallies the troops for Jai’s stag do, hoping it will help further reunite father and son but could this backfire?

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/13/emmerdale-spoilers-17-to-21-july-sex-photo-blackmail-and-sad-exit-19115439/

The Golden Tempest is so huge and so fast that trying to fight it aggressively can backfire almost instantly.

Source: https://gamerant.com/hardest-monsters-kemono-wild-hearts-weaknesses/

Then, it can backfire on you tremendously.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/09/30/video-rgiii-mocked-for-unfortunate-comment-during-ole-miss-lsu-game/

There seemed to be many mishaps, such as the backfire of using 100% of the power, resulting in bruised and broken bones, and even how often Izuku seemed to bring a lot of trouble unintentionally, simply via being the 9th holder of the Quirk.

Source: https://gamerant.com/my-hero-academia-deku-progression/

The risk for Biden is that even if measures continue to improve, talking up an improving situation could backfire if voters don't agree.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/biden-and-republicans-duke-it-out-to-define-the-economy/article_0bffa31b-3291-5716-ae5c-7f84848e3437.html

This evasiveness, chicanery and demanding yet another sweetheart deal is going to backfire on the Biden/s.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/biden-impeachment-inquiry-authorized-by-house-republicans-despite-lack-of-evidence3

This will almost surely backfire, as immaturity is unlikely to be rewarded at present, and you could speedily regret the consequences that inevitably arrive once you’ve finished indulging the dangerous side of your inner child.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/07/29/general-daily-insight-for-july-29-2023/

… You don’t want to tinker with it and try to be too smart, because things can backfire, too.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/27/gerard-gallant-isnt-planning-many-more-rangers-changes/