boycott

Example Sentences

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For business and investors, the Venezuela strike is the latest reminder that local dynamics around the world could shape shorter-term trade flows, non-trade barriers, investment boycotts, and the flow of goods and capital, Baker says.

From Barron's

California’s wine industry is in a tailspin due to Canadian boycotts of American alcohol.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has no deputies in parliament after it boycotted the ballot.

From Barron's

Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections, a vote marked by poor turn-out following a boycott call by opposition parties.

From Barron's

Civilians are "being coerced from all sides", Mr Türk said in a statement on Tuesday, noting that armed rebel groups have issued their own threats asking people to boycott the polls.

From BBC