shoo

Example Sentences

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Reluctantly, the children shooed the birds back toward the chicken coop.

From Literature

Penelope’s scalp was already sweaty beneath her pith helmet, and she found herself shooing away imaginary gnats.

From Literature

In some cases, residents have tried to shoo away dogs from feeding spots to discourage people from providing them food.

From BBC

It had been spooked by neighbors who were making noise to shoo it away.

From Los Angeles Times

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