yark
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of yark
Old English
Example Sentences
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The minister of security, Gen. Damehame Yark, said it was done to ensure protection.
From Seattle Times
Togo's Security Minister, Yark Dameham, told Voice of America that Mr Kodjo's house had been surrounded as a precaution.
From BBC
As they squatted, looking at the bird—for they both sensed intuitively that it would not rise—it suddenly burst into loud, raucous cries—“Yark! Yark! Yark!”—a tremendous sound at close quarters—that split the morning and carried far across the down.
From Literature
Damehame Yark also said on state television that about 60 protesters were arrested throughout Togo.
From Seattle Times
The security minister, Colonel Damehame Yark, said some government opponents brought weapons to the Wednesday protests that drew hundreds of thousands.
From Seattle Times
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