boycott

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Simon was criticised at the time for breaking the cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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 push for better working conditions and pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"We are told that the Americans threatened to boycott the G7 if South Africa was invited," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

But late last year Spain joined Yemen, Iraq and a handful of other states maintaining an Israel boycott.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Remarkably effective, the boycott reduced sales between 15 and 20 percent for a total loss to the targeted businesses of around a million dollars.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson