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Examples
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His prowess for hitting drives out of the stadium became so notable that spectators in the upper decks would yell "The Duke's up!" to fans gathered below on Bedford Avenue whenever Mr. Snider came up to bat.
Duke Snider, mighty Brooklyn Dodgers home-run hitter, dies at 84 2011
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"The studios are blowing it up!" another lawyer shouted.
Blockbuster Avoids Liquidation Joseph Checkler 2011
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"If you're going to make me eat whole-wheat pasta, at least cover it up!" she says.
Dinner with Michael Jacobson, 'Chief of the Food Police' 2011
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“Shut up!” he roared at the children, and the adults whirled to stare at him.
Blood Ninja II Nick Lake 2010
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“So this is where all the missing ships and planes from the Bermuda Triangle end up!” he said, a cold stab of fear in his gut.
Gulliver’s Travels Movie Novelization Sarah Willson 2010
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Hold up! she shouted, but the scream of the pursuing car erased her words.
Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010
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“Hurry up!” she cried to Zane, who was still only halfway down.
Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010
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“Rise up!” he demanded of the druids as the air around him filled with the scent of flowers and the grass grew more lush beneath his hooves.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE Richard A. Knaak 2010
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Hurry up! she thought, scrambling to find the breathing tube again.
Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010
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“Speak up!” said Selma, who wore hearing aids in both ears and could hear just fine.
Fly Away Home Jennifer Weiner 2010
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