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boa

[boh-uh] / ˈboʊ ə /


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Now, two years later, Harry Styles walks onto that same floor in pearls and a feather boa, singing about tenderness and change and wanting.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

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

"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

The escape of the Brazilian boa constrictor earned Harry his longest-ever punishment.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

“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

“I have advice for you. How about put some wigs on, get some boas, and go have real fun.”

From Salon ● May 2, 2024

Organizers passed out hot pink feather boas and beats in a nod to the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration and to emphasize women’s support for Haley, who was the state’s first female governor.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024

The smoke curled in black boas around the women in their scholars’ black gowns.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston


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