shoo

Example Sentences

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Most people are inclined to shoo flies away from food, and the thought of maggots in your bins is enough to make anyone's stomach turn.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

The grave became a place of veneration, then a site of controversy in the early 2000s when Little Round Top’s owner began to shoo away the curious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

Not that they''re a shoo in- there's a lot of resentment against Mr Sharif and his party, who are blamed for Pakistan's economic misery.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

The clip pans across a crowd of revelers at a park, many of whom are vigorously waving hats, blankets and other personal items to try and shoo away the teeny pests.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

I roll up some of my homework papers and try to shoo the wasp to the next open window.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle