Shute

American

[shoot] / ʃut /

noun

Nevil Nevil Shute Norway, 1899–1960, British novelist and aeronautical engineer.

Shute British

/ ʃuːt /

noun

Nevil , real name Nevil Shute Norway. 1899–1960, English novelist, in Australia after World War II: noted for his novels set in Australia, esp A Town like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957)

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He was inspired by the use of the song in the seminal movie “Vision Quest” when Louden Swain warms up to wrestle Brian Shute.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 13, 2024

It happened between Bonchurch Shute and Smugglers Haven, near Ventnor, on the south east coast of the island on Sunday night.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2023

The road has been closed between Bonchurch Shute and Shanklin and police remain at the scene.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2023

Figuring there was little chance an AC repairman would be available on a Saturday night, Shute decided she’d wait until morning to get help.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

Bowden and Shute gave evidence as to the finding of the body and as to its state when found, corroborating the other witnesses.

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