PUSHBACK

Etymology

Noun

pushback (countable and uncountable, plural pushbacks)

The act of repelling an enemy, etc.

A procedure in which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from the gate by some external force, usually a special tractor.

Criticism of or resistance to a proposal, stance, or event.

(rare, nonstandard) Backlash of any sort.

Source: Wiktionary



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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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