yawn
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Weintraub stares blankly, Wiatt stifles a yawn, and I can’t get a clear read on Wirtschafter, though he’s not screaming hallelujah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
While the initial reaction in the stock market was a collective yawn, a five-year lookback shows that long-term investors have been treated very well by the company’s board of directors.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
A cricket war that's now just a big yawn, headlined India Today magazine.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025
Some of our contagious behaviors are involuntary; for example, if someone yawns in our vicinity, we might find ourselves also trying to suppress a yawn.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2025
She yawned a big little-kid yawn and gave me back the camera.
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
“Today’s market yawns at the risk only because Iran talks tough, but hasn’t pulled the trigger, ever,” Raj said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
But it should not be dismissed or greeted by yawns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
This account reposts tons of cute videos—of snuggles, leaps, yawns, and naps.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024
Their working relationship informs their riveting performances, but the consideration each has for their vampire’s lot translates into a palpable yearning, or the type of regret that yawns with an unhinged jaw.
From Salon ● May 26, 2024
There were, if not literal, then theoretical yawns.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
One theme that runs through Mr. Burstein’s account is the gap that often yawned between Jefferson’s image and his private thoughts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Undercover Boss” premiered during the Great Recession, when the wage gap had yawned into a canyon.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
The C-130’s cargo doors yawned open, letting in a rush of sea air before Gaza came into view.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
Pimblett, who yawned after sitting down, looked disinterested for the majority of the news conference before being sparked into life by Ferguson.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
Once the children were tucked in, he yawned and looked out the nursery windows.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Before the advent of yawning, warehouse-sized big-box stores, print catalogs served as portals to the future.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
There have always been yawning gaps between haves and have-nots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Those yawning at the contest may be looking for glitz and entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to propose a tax on New York City’s second homes worth $5 million or more in an effort to fill the city’s yawning budget deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
“There’s some in the kitchen,” Charles said, yawning and running a hand through his hair.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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