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yes

[yes] / jɛs /


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"There are still some councils that are saying no to the pubs, and my message to those councils is please say yes," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

They’re also increasingly seen as threats to power systems and, yes, data centers.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

“I think I said yes before he even said anything,” she remembered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

And, yes, Rojas said, the Dodgers do have an irreplaceable player.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

"Oh, yes, I recognize your donkey's bray! Sancho, wait! I'll go back to the palace. I'll be back soon with help!"

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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