Example Sentences
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Why would she be abruptly shushed whenever she asked after its fate?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
When a few overzealous fans couldn’t contain their excitement, and yelled “C’mon, 'Foe!” just as the American was readying to lob the ball upward in a serve, hundreds of other fans collectively shushed them.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2024
He was annoyed by persistent whistling by the crowd and rushed to the side of the stage and shushed them after sealing victory.
From BBC • May 2, 2024
When Cubarrubia, 44, handed Navarro a glowing microphone, Navarro put his arms down and shushed the room.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2023
Just then, a splash sounded in the distance, and Gum Baby shushed me again.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
