boycott
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"We are told that the Americans threatened to boycott the G7 if South Africa was invited," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Several major U.S. defense firms have subsidiaries in the Iberian nation, which will now be compelled to comply with Spain’s boycott.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
A consumer boycott of grapes under Huerta’s leadership led to the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, which paved the way for farmworkers to form unions and push for better working conditions and pay.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Chavez engineered a 1968 boycott of California grapes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Vanderbilt thought he could talk Riddle out of his boycott, but just as he was about to contact the owner, Riddle seemed to back out of his offer altogether.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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