shoo
Example Sentences
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Numerous attempts to shoo them away, including Sampras batting his racquet at them, failed, and the match had to be suspended.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Harbor staff try to ease them along to the 42 floats built to accommodate the creatures and they use big wooden panels, called herding boards, to gently shoo them away from the boat docks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
In some cases, residents have tried to shoo away dogs from feeding spots to discourage people from providing them food.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
Tillman has enough arrogance to shoo the agents away, but Ole Munch and Dot herself are still in the wind, which makes him a target, too.
From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2023
They know they’re being laughed at and come to the door to shoo us away.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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