aye

Example Sentences

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Of the 199 aye votes, Democrats supplied 107 and Republicans 92.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

On one vote, Lindsey Graham, distracted in conversation with Cory Booker, voted aye when he meant to vote nay.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

"Aye. 100% aye," he nods insisting that he has more hope for when is released this time, than ever before.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

Aye all: No, to sleep, to dream, aye marry there it goes.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021

I gave my order as soberly as I could, and slamming down the door, with an “Aye, aye, mum,” the man made his horse walk, as if going to a funeral.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott