boa
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Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Powell compared China’s naval strategy around Taiwan to that of a boa constrictor, moving slowly to overpower its rival, rather than striking dramatically as a viper might.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
My mom loves to quote me — when I was little, and the novela would end, I’d be like, Por que uma coisa tão boa tem que acabar?
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2024
"Each test is specific to a different snake species and was designed to detect DNA from the Burmese python, northern African rock python, rainbow boa and boa constrictor, ensuring no cross-detection among species."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2024
She was rouged heavily and wore a feather boa.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
This method uses a family tree of snakes to infer the body lengths of ancient anacondas and related modern species such as tree boas and rainbow boas.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025
We went out back and put boas on and we had our moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
“I have advice for you. How about put some wigs on, get some boas, and go have real fun.”
From Salon ● May 2, 2024
Organizers passed out hot pink feather boas and beats in a nod to the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration and to emphasize women’s support for Haley, who was the state’s first female governor.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
Plus her feather boas and leopard-print clothes and her stupid purse.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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