Yao
1 Americannoun
noun
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a member of an Indigenous people of Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
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the Bantu language spoken by the Yao.
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“Overall, the manufacturing sector maintained a steady expansion in June, supported by sustained new order growth, easing cost pressures and improved labor market conditions,” said Yao Yu, founder of RatingDog.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Despite the largely positive headline figures, Yao cautioned that slowing demand and weaker external orders remain key risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Asset minimums also enable firms to operate more efficiently, Yao says.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Morgan analyst Alex Yao in a research note.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
When the divers climbed back aboard, Yao started the motor again, and we moved to another part of the lake.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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