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Noun
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There is only one team participating in these Stanley Cup playoffs that could build a 3-1 series lead and still manage to hear boos while playing Game 5 on home ice.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Lynch got the last laugh, attacking Lyra from behind to a chorus of boos.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The senator said El Salvador is an independent country and its president isn’t subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Supreme Court, which was followed by jeers in the audience.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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But the prevailing mood was one of futility and there were ironic jeers from the Forest fans when Garnacho booted the ball high into the Bridgford Stand 18 minutes from time.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Concerned players rushed to Webb and Leicester forward Jamie Vardy grabbed the official’s hand and blew his whistle to stop the game.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Approaching the final whistle, however, Ferran Torres equalized thanks to an inch-perfect Lamine Yamal ball over the top of the Madrid back line.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Booing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booing. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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