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as in to dry up
to stop talking
you have no right to tell the rest of us to shut up
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Even some leaders in effective altruism and the adjacent rationalist community recognize this as a problem and advise people not to shut up that part of themselves.
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
The latter debate went off the rails, largely because of Trump’s interruptions, to the point where Biden told him to shut up.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
But the episode truly crosses the line into hilarity when Chandler responds both by mocking him and telling him to shut up.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2024
After Joe Biden's disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president's chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 9 July 2024
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 22 Sep. 2024
The latter debate went off the rails, largely because of Trump’s interruptions, to the point where Biden told him to shut up.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
But the episode truly crosses the line into hilarity when Chandler responds both by mocking him and telling him to shut up.
—Jenny Porter Tilley, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Aug. 2024
After Joe Biden's disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president's chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 9 July 2024
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See the Actors Who Have Played the Scooby Gang Members Through the Years Lillard’s offers dried up after Scooby-Doo 2, and the actor took years to reflect on the direction of his life and career.Victoria Edel, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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All that, plus the constant lure of other states’ higher tax incentives, has stifled the industry’s rebound, drying up job opportunities and sparking an exodus of film and TV workers.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Brazilian is back in the headlines for cupping his ears and shushing the home crowd at the weekend as Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in Anoeta.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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There’s no scolding kids for turning in books late or shushing noisy students.Scottie Andrew, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024
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Throughout the first act, the auditorium was hushed.Tomas Weber, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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But acting as if those ways are to be hushed is the way of the old world.Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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Perplexity seeks to silence the haters with its election site.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024
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Though some individuals did not condone certain social media posts, including the cartoon, there is a concern that Grierson’s decision has contributed to silencing a vocal advocate for the Palestinian cause.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Judges struggle to name favorite cheese Ask a judge to pick their favorite and most will clam up, dodge the question or offer a long, unranked list.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
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One social worker said that a girl clammed up in a recent interview that her mother was invited to.Scooty Nickerson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
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But that hasn’t quieted Burgess, who says incorrect voter data wound up in the new system.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
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A little mindful movement goes a long way to quiet your mind.Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Colombia's diplomatic response has so far been muted, with officials requesting clarification and justice for the victims.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nix can mute critics and change minds by performing well against a Super Bowl contender.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Marlee Matlin is settling into her newest role — grandma!Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Strong credit helped, while those companies with lesser credit often settled for buildings in suboptimal locations.David Marino, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Shut up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut%20up. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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