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
"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
At 7 p.m. on the dot, drag queen Jupiter Genesis kicked off the show, wearing a layered purple boa and a metallic bustier.
From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2024
The boa constrictor jabbed its tail at the sign again and Harry read on: This specimen was bred in the zoo.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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“There’s a lot of boas, and there’s a lot of spandex, and platform shoes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
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
English Heritage said his "iconic look, featuring sequins, feather boas, and platform boots" defined Glam Rock's aesthetic and "challenged traditional notions of masculinity".
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
Break out your rainbow boas and glittering tiaras and sashay your way to this can’t-miss show.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
There were costumes and boas and lots of dancers crowded in front of one mirror.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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