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[yes] / yɛs /


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Tom Lewis makes the crime-scene officer Elliot Scott a sweetly understanding romantic interest for Patience, though that, too, is a relationship that requires, yes, patience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The judge directed the surgeon to answer yes or no.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Is there some cost to being the guy who says yes to absolutely everything?

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Renting a property is a hassle, and, yes, it can be expensive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But if she said yes I could bring the coin to Cat and put it into her little fist.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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