yes

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I think that, yes, there was a kind of risk taken by the Iranians, but it doesn’t seem that Iran really wanted to be engaged in a full-scale confrontation with Israel,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“People are asking me, ‘Can we still apply?,’ and I think the most important thing is, yes, people can still apply for a green card within the United States if they’re eligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“What do we tell people? How do we navigate this? I reverted to being honest, and yes, that led us to the last 48 hours.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Safeguard your personal data and legal documents and, yes, tell your daughter where you keep them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I know I should say yes, that was all, and go back to smiling and chatting over our breakfast.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler