yawn

Example Sentences

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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

If your mouth opens wide during any of the supposedly terrifying interludes, it’s more likely to form a yawn than a cry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

There are a lot of showy moments, but one of the best comes shortly after the two characters meet when Jamie lets out a yawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

A cricket war that's now just a big yawn, headlined India Today magazine.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Rishi stifled a yawn as he closed his laptop.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon