boycott
verb (used with object)
to combine in abstaining from, or preventing dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion.
has been boycotting
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present perfect progressiveof boycott (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The party, whose support is crucial to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland, has been boycotting the devolved government until its concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol are resolved.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2023
While all 20 appeared in the packed courtroom on Monday in their pink prison uniforms, Mr. Rusesabagina has been boycotting the trial since March and refused to appear for the verdict and sentencing.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2021
Shopping on Amazon is very convenient, but for the last 10 months Klein has been boycotting the company.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 17, 2018
Ayyoub no longer reports for the Times, but earlier this year she stated publicly that she has been boycotting all Israeli products for three years, which would cover her period at the Times.
From Forbes ● Aug. 21, 2014
That's why Hollywood's young-male audience, which has been boycotting movies for the last few months, will show up in droves for Fast Five and go back in droves.
From Time ● Apr. 28, 2011
