shut up

Example Sentences

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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

Wanting Charlie Kirk to shut up wasn’t the same as wanting him dead.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Before joining The Beatles, he says he was practicing drums alone as a kid, and the neighbours complained, yelling at him to shut up.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

If ever there were a time for the Fed to shut up and listen, last week was it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He meant it, and Sam knew he meant it, too, so he shut up and the conversation turned to repairs Mr. Beach wanted to make to the church.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier