shut up

Example Sentences

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"It was something he was really looking forward to - he couldn't shut up talking about it," Ian, 42, said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But regardless of the private enforceability issue, the court clearly wants everyone to shut up and pretend that Callais is business as usual.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Wanting Charlie Kirk to shut up wasn’t the same as wanting him dead.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

If ever there were a time for the Fed to shut up and listen, last week was it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The week before, Nasim said kimchi smelled, and even though Darren told her to shut up, I didn’t want to eat something that smelled anymore.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff