Example Sentences

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Nashville fans had booed Messi on his previous touches of the ball, but the stadium erupted in cheers when the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown last year scored.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023

That came after the crowd had booed his celebration when he broke back against the American midway through the set.

From BBC • May 30, 2023

It's been less than two weeks since Lindor apologized for his role in the team's thumbs-down celebration, which Báez admitted was a jab at fans who had booed them in Flushing.

From Fox News • Sep. 12, 2021

Lindor and trade-deadline acquisition Javier Báez issued separate apologies Tuesday after Báez revealed that a thumbs-down celebration used by the team recently was actually a dig at Mets fans who had booed New York players.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2021

No one had booed me yet, so I was doing okay.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan