shoo

Example Sentences

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After that comes the Ling family—the dad seems interested—and the Templetons, who shoo us away without a word.

From Literature

First thing in the morning I’d follow Ma and Togbe, my grandfather, even when they tried to shoo me off to school.

From Literature

I wave my hand over my shoulder, trying to shoo him away.

From Literature

My brother trails after me, trying to shoo me out.

From Literature

“Move along, don’t dawdle here,” one of the sailors from our ship says, shooing us away as we gaze around with amazement and fear and try to gather our strength.

From Literature