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Scores of participants, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have boycotted the Adelaide Festival over a decision to exclude Randa Abdel-Fattah.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Some have boycotted the tournament, while others - such as Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford - have been criticised for saying they would attend to challenge Qatar's record on human rights.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022

Three of the suspects have boycotted the trial, one is represented by a Dutch legal team, which insists he is innocent.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2022

They have boycotted her nomination, refusing to show up to vote on it until she provides more details.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022

I expect to hear soon that they have boycotted Ada and me, so that no young man shall come and marry us.

From The Landleaguers by Trollope, Anthony