boycott

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Definition of boycottnext
as in to black

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Recent Examples of boycott Beyond opposing the state takeover, CVPE advocates against mandatory STAAR testing and urges parents to boycott the exams. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The cancelation comes following a number of pledges to boycott Israeli film institutions signed by actors including Javier Bardem and Emma Stone. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The Instagram account also encouraged students to boycott the school’s homecoming football game on Thursday. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2026 The Football Association of Ireland resisted pressure to boycott both games, leaving the players to bear the brunt of it at home where people have a strong affinity with Palestinians. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boycott
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blackball
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  • In 1932, young Carlos (Milo Quifes) is blackballed — hence the film’s title — from a social club over his sexuality.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With his new book set for release next week, the quarterback still believes he was blackballed.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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