boycott
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A main topic of discussion was a possible boycott against Home Depot, which activists say has not done enough to stop the raids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Day laborers were largely split on a potential boycott.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
In 2007, responding to a proposed British boycott of Israel, PEN declared that it “emphatically opposes any efforts to inhibit the free international exchange of literature, art, information, or knowledge.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Tajani has said he will go "with my head held high", and allies of the prime minister now suggest the boycott talk has cooled into a quieter "everyone's free to do as they please".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Montgomery bus boycott that precipitated these events, like the sympathetic action it prompted in Durham, shocked most whites.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
![]()
Mr. Mengestu objected to the article’s restatement of PEN’s longstanding opposition to cultural and academic boycotts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Bezos’ involvement was met with boycotts and protests.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
Turner created the Goodwill Games in the 1980s as part of an effort to ease international tensions during the Cold War, amid Olympic boycotts led by the United States and Soviet Union.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
As a prominent labour organiser, Chavez helped lead a major strike against Delano grape growers in the 1960s, which sparked boycotts across the country, in order to gain better wages and conditions for workers.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
She organizes the boycotts of stores that refuse to hire Negroes or sell products made by Negroes.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
![]()
After Labour, the Conservatives and other major parties boycotted the vote, the most prominent competitor in the field is Count Binface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Though some players, commentators and fans have boycotted the EWC because of Saudi Arabia's involvement, it still proves popular.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It will have noted no athletes boycotted the actual Paralympic competition, although some did stay away from the opening ceremony, and it will be interesting to see whether the same happens in Los Angeles.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Austria later boycotted Eurovision in 1969 when it was hosted by Spain, then under the rule of dictator Francisco Franco.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
When we called meetings to discuss our griev-ances and later had news sessions to discuss what we had learned from the paper, the PAC boycotted these gatherings.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
![]()
"I hope we're not going to get to this boycotting again," said Sabalenka.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Rep. Veronica Escobar is boycotting the main event in favor of the People’s State of the Union.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
The 1980 Moscow Olympics were boycotted by the U.S. in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, only for the Soviet Union to retaliate by boycotting the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
That match took place amid fan protests with the team being whistled at the Stade Velodrome and supporters behind the goals boycotting the opening 15 minutes of the encounter.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
Gran ended up boycotting the ash scattering, and if she wasn’t going, there was no reason for the rest of us to.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing boycott
St. Patrick's Day Vocabulary: Words With Irish and Gaelic Roots
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "B"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!