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Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

In that movement, some Korean women are declaring they will "boycott" what they see as the four pillars of heterosexuality: dating, marriage, sex and childbirth.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2024

Many lawmakers, from both parties, will boycott the session.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

But fearing the worst, his opponents will boycott the vote, a protest that makes it more likely the referendum will pass.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2022

If you blacklist us, we will boycott you.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah