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yaw

[yaw] / yɔ /
VERB
temporarily swerve off coarse
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VERB
swerve
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STRONG


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Historian and cultural commentator Yaw Anokye Frimpong called the fugu "an unofficial national dress" with practical and historical roots.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Afterwards, two relatives of the three-year-old boy Nana Yaw told local radio station Angel FM that they were counting on the police to investigate the matter thoroughly.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

Taylor Yaw, director of animal health at the zoo, said the procedure is not "common".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

Yaw was haphazardly musically schooled as money was available to pay for it, and the family moved to Minnesota, and then to Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

"Yaw two gents enjying the balmy air for'ard, on your bloomin' pleasure yacht?" inquired Captain William Broome, who had a turn for broad sarcasm.

From Frontier Boys in Frisco by Roosevelt, Wyn




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