boycott
verb (used with object)
to combine in abstaining from, or preventing dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion.
have been boycotting
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present perfect progressiveof boycott.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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Players have been boycotting the team since the federation's former president Luis Rubiales kissed Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final last month.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2023
Schools and professional sports teams have been boycotting and switching mascots for years, especially as education, language and society evolve and certain words or phrases become outdated and offensive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
Groups of hardcore fans of Russia’s biggest clubs have been boycotting games rather than sign up for an ID.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022
HolbrookChief executive, Social Enterprise UK • In common with Zoe Williams I have been boycotting Amazon since I learned about its tax affairs last year.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 17, 2013
Hitherto we have been boycotting the Councils from outside.
From Freedom Through Disobedience by C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
