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boa

[boh-uh] / ˈboʊ ə /


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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

The “grand dame diva of culture, divahood and porcine glamour” Miss Piggy, was honored at the show, where she showed up, naturally, in a pink dress and feather boa.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

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

She was rouged heavily and wore a feather boa.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

“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

English Heritage said his "iconic look, featuring sequins, feather boas, and platform boots" defined Glam Rock's aesthetic and "challenged traditional notions of masculinity".

From BBC Feb. 13, 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

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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