shut up
Example Sentences
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River goes in there just hoping not to get fired, so that’s what makes him shut up and take a lot from Jackson Lamb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The office biohacker who won’t shut up about his sleep score may also blab about nitrogen levels in his soil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Belfast city centre was deserted after many businesses shut up shop by lunchtime.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
But regardless of the private enforceability issue, the court clearly wants everyone to shut up and pretend that Callais is business as usual.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
Alex and I wildly wave our arms to get him to shut up.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
