There was no boycott, but the issues raised by the possible boycott remained a topic.

Talk of a possible boycott of Colorado was raised last week by the singer Barbra Streisand, who later seemed to back away from it.

Word of a possible boycott came out of a players' meeting in Las Vegas, Nev., last month.

The clerics called on banks to hand over all funds earmarked for Palestinians, warning banks of possible boycotts by Muslims.

There has been no public discussion of a possible American boycott of the Games if they are indeed held in Beijing.

The Islanders' troubles include a weathered for-sale sign on the front lawn, a possible boycott by their best player and a plunging number of season-ticket holders.

The most radical among them: participation of players in possible boycotts.

The coaches referred to that possible boycott as Black Saturday.

At weekly community meetings on race relations, the store's practices are the topic of regular discussion, as is a possible boycott.

But Richard Barnbrook has been warned to expect no co-operation from other parties and a possible boycott by staff, many of whom are from ethnic minorities.