yield
verb (used with object)
to give forth or produce by a natural process or in return for cultivation.
has yielded
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present perfectof yield (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 approach has yielded one of the more stable governments in Europe in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Even Tusk later admitted that "diplomacy has yielded no results".
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Since then, López’s script has yielded a play, a feature film starring America Ferrera and, most recently, a Broadway musical.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
This rock formation has yielded numerous important discoveries over time.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
A 15,000-year bond has yielded a much deeper understanding and affection between humans and dogs than between humans and any other animal.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
