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.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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Followers of the pop world will be yawning – I’m a late arrival to the party, I admit – but better late than never, after all.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2012