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[boo] / bu /


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“I really do feel bad,” she said, and not a boo could be heard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Given what he did on an immortal day at Hampden in 2016, no Hibs supporter wanted to boo the man they called Sir David Gray, nobody wanted to call for his head.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

But it’s too late when he at least provides something to boo at.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

“An enchanted hideaway in a coveted location with inviting outdoor retreats and peek a boo views to Downtown Los Angeles create an idyllic setting,” the listing added.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

I slap the tea tray down without saying boo or squat and left them women to fend for they ownselfs.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles

United supporters chanted Carrick's name as the former England international made his way to the tunnel after the match, but quickly directed boos at the players once Carrick had made his way off the pitch.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

When those 14 drivers pulled into the pit lane before the start, boos broke out and bottles were thrown on to the track as thousands made for the exits.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Days before, he delivered a characteristically crude address that singled out CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins in front of a hostile crowd, eliciting angry boos and vicious chants.

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

However, footage of the victory ceremony afterwards showed ceremonial officials struggling to raise South Korea's flag on the flagpole, sparking boos from Korean fans.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

And without another word, he marched out onto the pitch to deafening cheers and boos.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

But they've not been good enough and they deserve to get booed.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

"The Premier League anthem has been booed by City fans for many years," said Wilson.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

In the aftermath of the article, demonstrators from both sides of the issue gathered outside of Fever games, while Cunningham sometimes was booed in by opposing crowds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

His supporters in the audience booed at the rest of the council.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

On learning of this request the crowd outside the Tribune booed and hissed, correctly interpreting the move as an attempt to gain time to lobby for more votes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Why was the ceremony delayed and why was the audience booing?

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

By now long since deaf, he asked if they were booing him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

“Ted, you suck! Ted, you suck!” several hundred students chanted for nearly 10 minutes on Saturday morning, standing behind the Republican and booing as Davis attempted to conduct a one-on-one interview.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

"The booing and disappointment from Liverpool supporters is something I'm absolutely able to shoulder. I can understand it, in my own way," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

“Shut up! Shut up!” students yelled, booing, and hissing.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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