yield
verb (used with object)
to give forth or produce by a natural process or in return for cultivation.
had yielded
-
past perfectof yield.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
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.
In contrast, southern Patagonia had yielded only scattered fossils that could not confidently be assigned to a specific species.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
The federal government, however, denies this saying it has held talks with local leaders since 2023, and the dialogue process had yielded "phenomenal results".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
The long ball was the ninth Scott has surrendered this year, compared to the 11 total he had yielded over the past three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025
The samples came from 22 caves that had yielded G. blacki or related fossils.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 10, 2024
One leg had yielded itself to the loose dirt.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
