boycott

Example Sentences

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It has no deputies in parliament after it boycotted the ballot.

From Barron's

Voting ended Saturday in Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections, a vote marked by poor turn-out following a boycott call by opposition parties.

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Civilians are "being coerced from all sides", Mr Türk said in a statement on Tuesday, noting that armed rebel groups have issued their own threats asking people to boycott the polls.

From BBC

This has provoked a boycott by much, though not all, of the opposition.

From BBC

However, the boycott will cast a shadow over proceedings -- and may remain the biggest talking point.

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