boa
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Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Powell compared China’s naval strategy around Taiwan to that of a boa constrictor, moving slowly to overpower its rival, rather than striking dramatically as a viper might.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
In their family photos, Lincoln wore a feather boa to match Rowan and Finley’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2025
"Each test is specific to a different snake species and was designed to detect DNA from the Burmese python, northern African rock python, rainbow boa and boa constrictor, ensuring no cross-detection among species."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2024
Down the aisle between the crowds she hobbled on her matchstick, wearing her rusty tiara and a caterpillar boa.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
“There’s a lot of boas, and there’s a lot of spandex, and platform shoes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Using powerful microscopes, the researchers discovered that species such as ball pythons, Angolan pythons, and Madagascan tree boas produce urates made up of tiny textured spheres between 1 and 10 micrometers across.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2025
Break out your rainbow boas and glittering tiaras and sashay your way to this can’t-miss show.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
“I have advice for you. How about put some wigs on, get some boas, and go have real fun.”
From Salon ● May 2, 2024
There were costumes and boas and lots of dancers crowded in front of one mirror.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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