listen up

Example Sentences

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It’s a time to listen up, and to dress up; a time to return from the beaches and hiking trails to the symphony hall and beautiful music.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Listen up, listen up, we are in the fight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023

And listen up, Gen X: The Gowanus performance space Littlefield hosts “New Year’s Eve with the Smiths,” a concert by the Smiths Tribute NYC, an homage to the ’80s British band.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022

So, Daisies and Brownies, listen up: there's a new flavor in the cookie jar for you to hawk — Raspberry Rally.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2022

“So listen up, family. At my funeral no one is allowed to wear black. And for music, I want something poppy and old-school, like Mr. T Experience.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman