listen up
Example Sentences
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Offensive and defensive linemen getting antsy for a new school, listen up.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2024
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
“So listen up, then. Morty gets sick. Like you never seen nobody so bad off. This is real kickass disease, he can’t walk or talk, can’t fart. Can’t nothin’.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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