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[bohst] / boʊst /






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The society has commissioned poets Ruth Padel, Rachael Boast and Will Harris to write poems inspired by Keats.

From The Guardian • Feb. 19, 2021

Kingdoms, by thee, to sickly greatness grown, Boast of a florid vigour not their own; At every draught more large and large they grow A bloated mass of rank unwieldy woe.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2020

Russell Boast, president of the Casting Society of America, has made it a cause for casting directors.

From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2018

“Because myths are right at the foundations of our culture, they sort of set the terms of the discussion, for better and for worse,” says Mr. Boast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2018

Here lies an honest independent man, Boast more ye great ones if ye can; I have been kicked by a bull and ram, Now let me lay contented as I am.

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