Example Sentences

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McDonald’s said higher U.S. sales in the first quarter helped it overcome weakness in the Middle East and other markets where consumers have been boycotting the brand.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

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switching mascots for years, especially as education, language and society evolve and certain words or phrases become outdated and offensive.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

Since late October some people have been boycotting nightclubs and bars across the country, as part of the Girls Night In protests.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2021

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 Das, C. R. (Chittaranjan)