listen up
Example Sentences
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But baseball should listen up to what he says about .394.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
It’s a time to listen up, and to dress up; a time to return from the beaches and hiking trails to the symphony hall and beautiful music.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023
And listen up, Gen X: The Gowanus performance space Littlefield hosts “New Year’s Eve with the Smiths,” a concert by the Smiths Tribute NYC, an homage to the ’80s British band.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022
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
Still, if you find yourself standing near a particularly friendly-looking tree on a particularly lucky-feeling day it can’t hurt to listen up.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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