shush
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His friends groaned and tried to shush him; he waved them off.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
US President Joe Biden told a climate heckler to "shush up" after they interrupted a speech he was giving in Arizona.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023
When Newkirk continued, Mr. Biden responded: “I’ll tell you what, if you shush up, I’ll meet with you immediately after this, OK?”
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
But though we may be cheering, we’re also simultaneously trying to shush the cynical voice buried inside us.
From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2023
Hanako started to speak, but Mama lifted a finger to her lips to shush her.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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