What action is an individual taking if they choose to "boycott" a company?

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A Refusing to buy or use their products as a form of protest against unfair practices.
B Investing substantial capital into buying the company's stocks.
C Writing a positive review of the company's corporate ethics.
D Merging their own small business with that corporate entity.

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Answer: A. Refusing to buy or use their products as a form of protest against unfair practices.

• Answer: A
• Explanation: A boycott is a punitive ban or a voluntary refusal to engage with a product, business, or country as a collective expression of protest or disapproval.

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What action is an individual taking if they choose to "boycott" a company?

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