yawn
verb (used without object)
to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.
has yawned
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present perfectof yawn (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The dollar-yen pair traditionally tracks the gap between the countries' long-term yields, which has yawned to 380 basis points in the dollar's favour.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2023
The gap between these teams has yawned ever wider in the last few years.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
In the flush years, the gap closed; but in fallow years, it has yawned wide.
From Time ● Mar. 30, 2011
The gap between rich and poor nations, always wide, has yawned bigger over the past decade.
From Time Magazine Archive
Every grave that has yawned to receive its prey hides corruption no less shocking.
From Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 by Harry Bates
