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But baseball should listen up to what he says about .394.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

So, Daisies and Brownies, listen up: there's a new flavor in the cookie jar for you to hawk — Raspberry Rally.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2022

The corollary to this, of course, is: Grown-ups need to listen up and pay attention.

From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2021

But if you want to implement that cozy, rustic style in a subtler, more classic way, listen up.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2019

“Greenie,” Minho said, “if you think that was brave comin’ out here, listen up.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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