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yon

[yon] / jɒn /




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Japan has developed a habit of throwing cash hither and yon to no good effect other than to accumulate debt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 20, 2026

So Adam fights the Justice folks, hurling them hither and yon and being by them hurled.

From Seattle Times Oct. 20, 2022

Pompeo is exploring a presidential candidacy in the orthodox way, campaigning for Republican candidates hither and yon, falling in love with Iowa’s vistas and Iowans’ wisdom, etc.

From Washington Post Apr. 29, 2022

His storytelling may leave something to be desired in terms of elegance and economy, but my interest in “Belle,” though frequently dragged hither and yon, never flagged.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2022

Billy now leaned over that parapet, looked down at all the people moving hither and yon.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut




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