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boycott

[boi-kot] / ˈbɔɪ kɒt /


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FIFA’s control over soccer competitions at all level of sport is one of the reasons it’s hard for participating teams to boycott the 2026 World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Though some activists demanded Wasserman leave his post as LA28 chair and called for a Games boycott, there has been no apparent reduction in sponsorships or ticket sales because of the furor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Members also voted to pass an amendment to the motion at the conference, which called for the union to survey secondary school members to see whether they would be willing to boycott the tests.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"We are told that the Americans threatened to boycott the G7 if South Africa was invited," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They singled out Dr. King among the 115 blacks who had received indictments and went after him, accusing him of organizing an illegal boycott.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose




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