booing

Example Sentences

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While the matches drew protests against the Iranian regime, including some booing both times the national anthem was played before kickoffs, the crowds heavily favored and cheered loudly for the Iranian team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

When confronted with an undeniable fact — in this case, thousands of people booing a sitting president — the healthy human mind adjusts its understanding of reality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the stage early Monday, footage on social media showed.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

College graduates are booing commencement speakers who evoke AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

As the dim, humid space filled with booing and shouts of triumph, Frankie met my gaze again and challenged me with a smirk.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros