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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Shute

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

“But thought, OK, I’m a big girl — I can make it for 24 hours,” Shute recalled later.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

"Did Pinkie and Mr. Shute come in this way to hide?" she began, looking at me as if "Pinkie," whoever she might be, was in my pocket.

From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Martin Ross

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