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Noun
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The first official boos of 2025 came in the first, when Burke fell behind Jorge Soler 3-1 after giving up a double and hitting Mike Trout in the left hand.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025 -
But when Cena vowed to win a 17th championship, there were some cheers mixed in with the boo’s.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 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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When fans last gathered here, late in September, there were jeers and boos while the Sox improbably swept the Angels in a three-game series.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Good safety practices include not overcrowding boats, carrying sound safety devices such as whistles and air horns and requiring all rowers to pass a swimming test.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Then Tyrese Proctor missed a free throw and Cooper Flagg caught an over-the-back whistle on the rebound attempt.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Booing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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