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boast

[bohst] / boʊst /






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Now he’s President, and history and the world want to know if that boast is still operative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

France, who retained the title in the most dramatic of circumstances by beating England in Paris, also have four players chosen, while Italy and Scotland boast three inclusions and Wales one.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The stock market is looking a lot more volatile —stocks that boast healthy profits and dividends are one way to ride out the storm.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Wearing a black hood over his fedora and sunglasses to complete his persona, he begins to boast about winning the NAW championship at the last show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Even Daddy used to boast about your designs to his golf club cronies. All I ever heard was Helena this, Helena that.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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