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yawning

[yaw-ning] / ˈjɔ nɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
gaping
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“Even if inflation does move considerably toward the target, certain fundamentals that were already underpinning longer term rates remain in place, such as record-level borrowing by the U.S. and yawning budget gaps,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

There have always been yawning gaps between haves and have-nots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Much of “Choo Choo Revue,” like the yawning, serenading moon, is rooted in the music of the past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Following more than 20 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, US Vice President JD Vance admitted the yawning differences between the US and Iran proved to be insurmountable for the moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

He sat up, yawning and rubbing at his eyes.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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