shush
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His friends groaned and tried to shush him; he waved them off.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
At one point, it appeared he told someone in the room to "shush" their mouth.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025
That’s where finding a quiet space to meditate or write in her journal helped shush McClernon’s self-doubt.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024
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
It’s the moment when I put my finger to my lips to shush him and my grin’s as law-breaking as his.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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