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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

Part of why I love that it’s Vegas is that there’s this ceilinglessness in terms of no holds barred again, like I want to wear a boa.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025

Dame Karen stood out in the largely male and often stale world of Washington in her colourful tailor-made suits, occasionally complemented with a feather boa.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025

At 7 p.m. on the dot, drag queen Jupiter Genesis kicked off the show, wearing a layered purple boa and a metallic bustier.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2024

The good news is that, as with a boa constrictor or a Planet Hollywood T-shirt, normal people tend to keep their distance when you're wearing a Walkman.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

“There’s a lot of boas, and there’s a lot of spandex, and platform shoes.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

This method uses a family tree of snakes to infer the body lengths of ancient anacondas and related modern species such as tree boas and rainbow boas.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 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

She even came over to my house once that spring, but her feather boas weren’t a good match for my farm, so she hasn’t ever been back.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea