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

Betty Gordon looks as if she couldn't keep her eyes open another moment, and Betty Littell has yawned twice.

From Betty Gordon in Washington by Emerson, Alice B.