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The salt suggestion drew howls of outrage from tea-lovers in Britain, where popular stereotype sees Americans as coffee-swilling boors who make tea, if at all, in the microwave.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024

The incident made it into Beaton’s book, where the men, brought to life by the artist’s unmistakable pen, appear as grinning, cartoonish boors.

From New York Times ● Sep. 12, 2022

But even if you've had your fill of boors and superhero properties, "Peacemaker" still triumphs through its dedication to the twin powers of irreverence and compassion accessorized by a soundtrack made for rockin'.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2022

Again and again, Diana and Barbara have to endure and deflect unwanted male attention; you may lose count of all the run-of-the-mill boors and slobbering predators they have to fend off, and you’re meant to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2020

Over and over again have I seen men who would be very angry to be called boors deliberately break the back of a book.

From Remarks on the practice and policy of lending Bodleian printed books and manuscripts by Henry W. Chandler


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